maintain
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Soccer named Carlos Cordeiro—who happened to maintain a relationship with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Most foam earplugs are designed for one-time use to ensure they maintain a tight seal against noise.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Both CNN and NBC News projected Hilton, a former British political strategist and Fox News commentator, had enough votes to maintain his lead from third-place candidate Tom Steyer, a billionaire hedge manager.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
That contrasts with ether, where funding is negative — suggesting short sellers are willing to pay to maintain bearish positions.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Kuhn tried to maintain both these views, despite the tension between them, by distinguishing revolutionary science from normal science.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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