maintain
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"There is probably a line of thinking that audiences will just keep growing, but they are actually hard to maintain," Rugby Football Union director of women's rugby Alex Teasdale told BBC Sport.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
At the same time, a firm doing very little can maintain steady metrics in the short term.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Young people view wellness spending as essential and use fitness to meet new people and maintain friendships.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
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
“Yeah, it involves, uh, her cornfield,” Nathan said, trying to maintain his cool.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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