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South Korea's presidential Blue House said Saturday that it was "aware of Commander Brunson's recent series of public remarks" and that Seoul and Washington "have been maintaining communication at various levels regarding all relevant issues".

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

"China has been working tirelessly to promote the cessation of hostilities and the restoration of peace. We have been maintaining close communication with the parties concerned," China's U.N.

From Reuters • Oct. 26, 2023

Australia also has a security pact with Solomon Islands and Australian police have been maintaining peace in the capital Honiara since violence late last year.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2022

“Since the inauguration of President Trump, the two sides have been maintaining close interactions with each other.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 9, 2017

But we think an accurate examination of the subject will show that these texts are really in full harmony with the view we have been maintaining.

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville