maintained
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Shell has long maintained that he never made such a promise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
He also maintained the country would not "depart from its red lines".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Laboratory tests showed that the material maintained its performance through 30 cycles of carbon capture and release, with no major loss of efficiency.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Juda insisted a costly fuel subsidy and free school meal programme would be maintained, though the scheme has been significantly trimmed.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
“This little cinema that you have so lovingly maintained is uniquely suited to our purposes here today,” he said, before pointing up toward the back of the house.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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