maintain
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In August 2014, Walker sent Gates what appeared to be a warning about Epstein: Gates should maintain “a healthy distance for anything of a personal nature” when dealing with Epstein.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Research shows 20-40g protein per meal helps to maintain or build muscle mass.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Larger groups can "compete with new players and maintain adequate levels of profitability in an increasingly integrated market", it added.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
In their 2013 study “Golden Dilemma,” they found that over extremely long periods — a century or more — gold does appear to maintain its purchasing power.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
To maintain Yakov’s dignity, Gavril and Sender turned their faces away, and Lev kept his gaze planted on the ceiling.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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