maintain
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"We maintain a high and rapid level of readiness."
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
To maintain such a vast ambition, the ensemble has assumed a large collection of leaders.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
On Thursday, the City Council approved a $15-billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which included funds to hire 510 new officers — just enough to offset turnover and maintain current staffing levels.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Mediators said they had hammered out a memorandum with Iran that would maintain the pause in fighting for at least 60 days and have passed it along to the U.S. for consideration.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
I stare at his face, trying to maintain eye contact, but it’s difficult because he’s zooming away from me, receding to the end of a long black tunnel.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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