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
The Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates at 3.75% on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s decision.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
While almost anything goes in selling used cars, manufacturers such as Stellantis require new-car dealers to maintain retail spaces to precise standards.
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
Likewise, as the kingdom of the Sultan lies entirely in the hands of the soldiers, it is fitting that he too should maintain them as his allies, without considering the people.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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