maintain
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Example Sentences
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But Congress ultimately maintained funding for the program.
From Barron's
Investors anticipate a 95% chance the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates at its upcoming meeting.
From Barron's
Schwarzkopf, who maintains a sourdough starter named Seth, encouraged students to test different flour combinations and feeding schedules to see which starter would grow the fastest.
From Science Daily
The key is choosing a lifestyle you can maintain through good times and bad.
From MarketWatch
Mississippi chose to spend less time on topics that dominate Washington’s education agenda and instead maintained a focus on what happens inside the classroom.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
