maintain
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This suggests that the constant reshaping of DNA helps cells maintain their identity.
From Science Daily
Keeping meals similar from day to day and maintaining a steady calorie intake could help people lose more weight, according to research from the American Psychological Association.
From Science Daily
Their rigid structure allows them to anchor within soft polymers, adding strength while maintaining a reliable conductive network.
From Science Daily
Li’s daughter claimed he wanted to place the papers at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, which maintains an extensive China archive.
Despite the government-imposed internet blackout, the BBC has been able to maintain contact with some of the few Iranians who have found ways to remain online.
From BBC
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