maintain
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On the other hand though, Chelsea would be entitled to sell Mudryk for some sort of transfer fee if they maintain his contract and keep paying his wages.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Rafael Mangual has “pushed back on moves that would weaken the city’s capacity to maintain public order.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Hartnett notes the White House is “on maneuvers” to maintain the interest of big investors in U.S.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
The movements also feel familiar, which makes them easier to adopt and maintain over time.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
Lilya did, but that wasn’t the end of her insurrection, or of her battle to maintain her femininity.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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