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Used with verbs:
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I want to maintain my blood pressure level."
(want, need, try, have)
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Communication helps to maintain a good relationship."
(helps)
Used with nouns:
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She was able to maintain her dignity through the difficult moments."
(dignity, confidence, strength, composure, integrity, control)
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Maintain pressure on the wound for at least a minute."
(pressure)
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He maintained his position throughout the argument."
(position, perspective, innocence, dominance, distance)
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She did not maintain her friendship."
(friendship, relationship, connections, independence, health)
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They were able to maintain their discipline."
(discipline, credibility, momentum, sanity)
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Who maintains the database for you?"
(database, garden, grounds, lawn, website)
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She maintains her weight well."
(weight, appearance, image)
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How do you maintain peace in a relationship?"
(peace, trust, honesty)
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He couldn't maintain his lifestyle on his limited income."
(lifestyle, household, house)
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It's important to maintain our family tradition."
(tradition)
Used with adverbs:
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The house was properly maintained."
(properly, well, poorly, carefully)
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The hotel normally maintains a higher level of standard."
(normally, typically, usually)
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She seems to easily maintain a balance between school and work."
(easily, successfully)
