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as in preserving
to keep in good condition
he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby
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as in defending
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
part of debating is learning to maintain your position in the face of harsh challenges
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as in keeping
to pay the living expenses of
we simply cannot afford to maintain a horse
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as in arguing
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
she continued to maintain that a sewing machine would end up paying for itself since she could make her own clothes
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as in insisting
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he maintains that there is indeed hard evidence for extraterrestrial visitors
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Recent Examples of maintaining
Outfit 10 In the summer, my style errs on the casual side, but the Original Contour Presence Cami Tank takes my look to the next level while maintaining my comfort.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The Three Lions are maintaining a high press but can't keep possession in the attacking third.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Shawn was a fireman in the Navy, maintaining the engineering and mechanical systems aboard ship, during his first stint.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The taxpayer must still be able to claim the parent as a dependent and must pay more than half the cost of maintaining the household.
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
At the same time, many owners of homes and businesses that burned down are more focused on navigating the byzantine rebuilding process and trying to sell their lots than on maintaining their properties.
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Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Dedicated to maintaining the ecosystems their resorts reside in, working alongside organizations such as Caribbean CoastLine Protection allows Sandals to maintain the natural integrity of the resort surroundings.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
What Nissan has created is a compact sedan that looks better than expected, rides better than expected, and offers more technology than expected while maintaining a price that remains accessible.
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New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The Three Lions are maintaining a high press but can't keep possession in the attacking third.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Shawn was a fireman in the Navy, maintaining the engineering and mechanical systems aboard ship, during his first stint.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The taxpayer must still be able to claim the parent as a dependent and must pay more than half the cost of maintaining the household.
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
At the same time, many owners of homes and businesses that burned down are more focused on navigating the byzantine rebuilding process and trying to sell their lots than on maintaining their properties.
—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Dedicated to maintaining the ecosystems their resorts reside in, working alongside organizations such as Caribbean CoastLine Protection allows Sandals to maintain the natural integrity of the resort surroundings.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
What Nissan has created is a compact sedan that looks better than expected, rides better than expected, and offers more technology than expected while maintaining a price that remains accessible.
—
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintaining
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On June 29, 2026, Miami-Dade buried a FIFA 2026 stole, an FIU Panthers mascot and memorabilia from historian Dorothy Jenkins Fields honoring her legacy in preserving Black history and culture including photos of the Historic Lyric Theater.
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Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels.
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When Argentina picked Kansas City for its base camp, the defending World Cup champions chose to train at Sporting KC’s Compass Minerals National Performance Center and reside at the Origin Hotel.
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Key Background Republicans will be defending slim majorities in both chambers of Congress come November.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Fostering discovery through those niche groups will likely prove essential to keeping the spirit of cinema alive.
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In 2022, Kroger announced a plan to merge with rival Albertsons, arguing that a larger chain would be better able to compete against rivals.
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The Department of Justice on Thursday declined to turn over additional information from the Epstein files as ordered by a judge, arguing the materials include sensitive victim information or were appropriately redacted as required by law.
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Latta builds it in deliberately, insisting his Rocks wines carry fruit, floral, and funk components together.
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Extremists thrive on outrage, insisting that compromise is weakness and political opponents are existential enemies.
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This will be a physically gruelling knockout stage, the first World Cup with five knockout matches, and conserving energy for later matches makes sense.
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This song helps reinforce lessons like picking up litter, conserving water, and planting trees.
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The article emphasizes that effective communication of difficult decisions requires not only clear explanation but also genuine empathy for how people feel, rather than merely justifying actions.
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And yet at the start of the Mass, a priest read aloud a statement justifying the consecrations as a necessary defense of the faith and criticizing how the Catholic Church today had deviated from tradition.
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In a recent interview on PEOPLE in 10, Chloe opened up about supporting Halle at a screening for her You, Me & Tuscany rom-com in April.
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Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be honored during ESPYS week in July with the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work supporting the global autism community.
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