maintain
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Russo warned that financial support would be needed if the UK was to maintain a sustainable domestic crop industry.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
At the same time, a firm doing very little can maintain steady metrics in the short term.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Young people view wellness spending as essential and use fitness to meet new people and maintain friendships.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The chip maker was the market’s go-to artificial intelligence pick for years, but it has traded between $165 and $195 for months as investors wonder how long so-called hyperscalers can maintain their aggressive capital spending.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
“Our landlords refuse to maintain the properties, and the city won’t provide us with adequate services or utilities, yet we each are doing—and must do— what we can to improve and advance the community.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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