maintain
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President Trump has held off on approving the package as he presses his administration to maintain a conciliatory tone toward Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Kripke will continue to act as the steward of “The Boys” universe, allowing him to maintain the distinctive tone set by the original.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
A spokesman said: "We want to hear as many perspectives as possible in this consultation to help us maintain appropriate market availability while also protecting our animals and the environment."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
To avoid disturbing him, they tried to maintain quiet and to limit the number of people in the room to two or three.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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