maintain
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Chipotle Mexican Grill has fallen out of favor over the past year as concerns emerged about the company’s ability to maintain its industry-leading growth.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Some agencies maintain that current environmental levels are below thresholds expected to harm people.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
But he thinks interest in the space industry will help maintain demand even after access to SpaceX becomes more common.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Apple may need new revenue streams to maintain its profit margins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Ultimately, though, the producers concluded that there just weren’t enough people interested in chess to maintain a large enough viewing audience.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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