maintain
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McIlroy, playing in his 18th Masters, said he leaned heavily on his experience to maintain an even keel.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Nvidia stock was the market’s go-to artificial intelligence pick for years, but it has traded between $165 and $195 for months as investors wonder how long so-called hyperscalers can maintain their aggressive capital spending.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
The founding families of Sazerac, Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman all maintain stakes in their companies, with Sazerac remaining entirely family-owned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Because patients often regain weight after stopping treatment, many are expected to stay on the drugs indefinitely in order to maintain their results.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Hannah catches me watching her, and we maintain eye contact longer than we ever have.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
