maintain
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Example Sentences
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“Digital games have only extended the range of games available, not replaced it. Many people prefer to maintain the real-life experience of handling traditional materials in a communal, real-life setting.”
But Interior Minister Laurent Nunez declined to ban the rally, arguing that he had to "strike a balance between maintaining public order and freedom of expression" and pledging an "extremely large police deployment".
From Barron's
In a note following the earnings call, Curtis maintained his buy rating on the stock and raised his price target to $410, from $300 previously.
From MarketWatch
The county maintains it is not trying to squash victims’ rights, but rather keep vital services — pools, parks, health clinics — open.
From Los Angeles Times
U.S. tech firms, with tens of billions of dollars available for computing power, maintain a slight edge over Chinese rivals, according to Epoch AI.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.