have maintained
- present perfect of maintain.
Example Sentences
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“The court recognized it, the record reflects it, and we have maintained it from the very beginning.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Most lenders have maintained their 2026 guidance, expecting Middle East tensions and elevated energy prices to be temporary, while healthy loan growth and investment-banking pipelines should support earnings momentum, he reckons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
Japan and India both historically have maintained cordial relations with Iran, although they grudgingly complied with US sanctions aimed at stopping all other countries from buying Iranian oil.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
Unlike sites farther north that experienced drought, Itzan appears to have maintained a stable climate.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026
“I am nothing if not loyal. You have maintained yours to me. Never speaking ill against me. You may have your true tongue back.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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