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Unlike subterranean termites, which maintain colonies connected to the soil, drywood termites can live entirely within pieces of wood.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

All four maintain those spots throughout the chase, regardless of the turns and twists throughout the area.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

As it turns out, equity is difficult to maintain in such an absurd age.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

He is also trying to maintain his bilateral relationship with Morocco.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

But they do not know how, and are unable, to maintain their position.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

China still maintains a 10 percent levy on all US goods, with additional rates applicable in other specific sectors, such as 15 percent on liquid natural gas.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

“The shortfall would become especially problematic if a conflict arose with an opponent whose arsenal included large numbers of ballistic and cruise missiles,” according to the report, adding China maintains such an arsenal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

"China's economy continues to show diverging signals, as consumption and investment remain weak while industrial production maintains the momentum," Zhiwei Zhang, President and Chief Economist at Pinpoint Asset Management, wrote in an analyst note.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

The jury found that the DfI had failed to identify a hazard at the site, which it maintains, and that there was no warning sign.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

His discussion of clear and distinct ideas thus follows the example of Descartes, who maintains that only ideas which are clear can be used in argument.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Interventions that maintained or stimulated this system increased physical activity and extended lifespan in mice.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026

Allie Carr, a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agent in Cleveland, said it pays to make your house look meticulously maintained.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

“SB 1392 establishes a carefully limited exemption for cars that are preserved, driven sparingly, and maintained as part of California’s automotive heritage.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

The tunnel is maintained by Stormont's Department for Infrastructure.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

I maintained my private domain by welcoming the strays whenever my mom informed me of a new one.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Don Atkinson has worked at the company for around 14 years, following 17 years in the military and a job maintaining backup power systems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

"Under the right conditions and in the right cells, these pathways can play an essential role in maintaining gut health and supporting tissue repair."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

The main challenge will be maintaining funding, he added.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

In the cover story, the 2026 Oscar nominee reflected on her childhood in Manchester, being pregnant during awards season and her commitment to maintaining a joyful workplace.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

One of the propellers was feathered and perfectly still, but the plane was maintaining altitude and holding a proper course.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller