- present tense form of maintain (3rd person singular).
maintains
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Hong Leong maintains a neutral rating on the Malaysian banking sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
The Justice Department maintains that its efforts are intended to prevent illegal voting, which is prohibited in federal elections.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
"Russia maintains close contacts with the US on space, including with Elon Musk," the embassy wrote.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
A few months later, the small state agency that maintains the official list of tribal contacts unveiled a proposal that some non-recognized tribes argued would effectively exclude them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
It maintains cholesterol at its proper level in the blood plasma, and inactivates the male and female hormones when they reach excessive levels.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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