maintain
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Alphabet says it wants to maintain a “healthy balance sheet” during its AI buildout.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
He has pledged to issue executive orders declaring California’s housing shortage a state of emergency and directing state agencies to maintain coverage for every Californian affected by federal or Medi-Cal cuts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
It comes as Meituan remains locked in a battle for supremacy with Alibaba Group and JD.com, aggressively offering discounts to attract customers and maintain its market leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
More than a decade later, however, that early success appears increasingly difficult to maintain.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Colonies do not cost much, and with little or no expense a prince can send and maintain them.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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