maintain
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Collins said the cover, which spans roughly 10 acres, is to ensure safe, reliable drinking water and to maintain the facility while the department considers long-term options to replace the floating cover method.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Jones added that spiders play a "vital ecological role" as natural pest controllers and help maintain balanced ecosystems.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Treasury yields moved higher Tuesday with falling government bond prices as Warsh insisted he would maintain the Fed’s independence but avoided opportunities to distance himself from Trump.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
It’s unlikely that Avis will maintain such a high volatility in its options in the coming weeks and months, but the volatility could rise before eventually declining.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Though the fish are expensive to maintain, Ti Jean looks upon the pond approvingly because he knows it makes Farmer happy.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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