National Trust
Britishnoun
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(in Britain) an organization concerned with the preservation of historic buildings and monuments and areas of the countryside of great beauty in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1895 and incorporated by act of parliament in 1907. The National Trust for Scotland was founded in 1931
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(in Australia) a similar organization in each of the states
Example Sentences
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"I'm so grateful to the thousands of staff, volunteers and supporters who make the National Trust what it is," she said.
From BBC
"I was with my family at a National Trust property on Saturday, and I saw it on the news and saw there's a suspect outstanding," Det Insp Coles said.
From BBC
The National Trust for Scotland has warned it could "take years" to clear up the damage from two storms which battered the country in 2021.
From BBC
The National Trust for Historic Preservation disagreed, arguing the administration unlawfully ignored several procedural steps it was required to take before ever breaking ground.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed the suit on Friday, arguing that the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing in October.
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