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verb keep sth at the same level VERB + MAINTAIN be anxious to, want to We are anxious to maintain our close links with the police. | have to, need to | strive to, try to | help (to) | be able to | be difficult to The government's position became increasingly difficult to maintain. PHRASES the duty/need to maintain sth He emphasized the need to maintain the status quo. keep sth in good condition ADV. properly, well | poorly a poorly maintained central heating system VERB + MAINTAIN be difficult to | be easy to PHRASES be responsible for maintaining sth
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