maintain
To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
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shot in the dark here but does anyone have #anxiety #depression #ptsd and or any other lovely mental health issues and if so what do u do to maintain and or what #meds do u take? #art #news #mentalhealth #misc #etc #t…
SCMP: Two worlds collide: the regulatory battlefield hanging over the EU’s ties with China – ‘European officials and executives maintain there is nothing in their legislation that has not already been done in Beijing.’
Maybe it was easier on his mind to conclude that Elijah’s death was caused by a violation of the rules. He tried harder to stick to his principles. He tried to maintain his objectivity. But perhaps his excessive ratio…
Part 2/3 of our behaviour management series explores practical, sustainable strategies to regain & maintain attention in busy classrooms. Helen Webb outlines a number of techniques #teachers can use to build calm, con…
2. We also don't know how people were infected (on the ship? on land?) & when, given long incubation period. WHO is working on this info. 3. No vaccine or specific antiviral (which is why we need to maintain investmen…
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To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
It’s important to maintain good posture while sitting.
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To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert.
She struggled to maintain her composure under pressure.
“shot in the dark here but does anyone have #anxiety #depression #ptsd and or any other lovely mental health issues and if so what do u do to maintain and or what #meds do u take? #art #news #mentalhealth #misc #etc #tips #tricks”
— Bluesky· May 2026“SCMP: Two worlds collide: the regulatory battlefield hanging over the EU’s ties with China – ‘European officials and executives maintain there is nothing in their legislation that has not already been done in Beijing.’”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Maybe it was easier on his mind to conclude that Elijah’s death was caused by a violation of the rules. He tried harder to stick to his principles. He tried to maintain his objectivity. But perhaps his excessive rationality is what destroyed him.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Part 2/3 of our behaviour management series explores practical, sustainable strategies to regain & maintain attention in busy classrooms. Helen Webb outlines a number of techniques #teachers can use to build calm, consistent routines: buff.ly/isAxOG7 #schools #teaching #edusky”
— Bluesky· May 2026“2. We also don't know how people were infected (on the ship? on land?) & when, given long incubation period. WHO is working on this info. 3. No vaccine or specific antiviral (which is why we need to maintain investment in infectious disease research). High mortality rate. (2/3)”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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To keep in good condition and working order.
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