maintain
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Food preservatives are widely used in industrially processed foods to extend shelf life and maintain product quality.
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
Like most countries, neither recognises Taiwan's claim to statehood but both maintain close unofficial relations with the island.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
The central bank’s policy decision—to maintain the target fed funds rate at 3.5%-3.75%—hadn’t been in doubt before the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
It announced it would be changing its business model to buy, sell and maintain servers equipped with AI to be rented out to other tech companies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
Nevertheless, we often find it difficult to maintain the distinction between fine and applied art.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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