maintain
Usage
Example Sentences
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Each tour group maintained its distance from the blimp, anchored down by only its nose and threatening to move if the wind kicked up.
From Los Angeles Times
“We are committed to transparent operations, thorough investigations, and maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.”
From Los Angeles Times
McDonnell warned them that more manpower is required to maintain public safety.
From Los Angeles Times
The plane was chartered from a Malta-based company, Harmony Jets, which maintains its fleet in Lyon, France.
From Barron's
Generally, City under Guardiola have prioritised ball possession and slower passages of play to maintain control and energy while reducing the number of turnovers and chances conceded.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
