maintain
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Alphabet plans an $80 billion equity financing package to fund its artificial-intelligence buildout and maintain a healthy balance sheet.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
“We have access, accuracy, security — now the challenge is to maintain all of those values while accelerating the count,” said Kim Alexander, head of the nonpartisan California Voter Foundation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
But five days after that, the DOJ notified the court in the Texas case that “the government has decided to maintain the definition” that underlies the ghost gun rule.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
According to the researchers, this suggests that ongoing immune system modulation may be needed to maintain symptom relief.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Ella tried to maintain her focus, keeping Gia in place as the woman fought against the vines.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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