Example Sentences

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Some on Wall Street are maintaining a wait-and-see approach.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“The big boys are maintaining discipline and returning cash to shareholders, or buying back stock,” said Mike Oestmann, CEO of Tall City Exploration in Midland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

In a bright spot, Generation-X workers are maintaining an average total savings rate of 15.4% — above Fidelity’s suggested goal of 15% — marking a promising trend as this generation approaches retirement age, Fidelity said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

"We are maintaining our defences with our last strength," joint forces commander Gen Yuriy Sodol said, quoted by Reuters.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024

On May 20, 1820, he again introduced a resolution declaring it expedient to send ministers to the "governments in South America which have established and are maintaining their independence of Spain."

From The United States and Latin America by Latane, John Holladay