Example Sentences

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Shell has long maintained that he never made such a promise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He also maintained the country would not "depart from its red lines".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Laboratory tests showed that the material maintained its performance through 30 cycles of carbon capture and release, with no major loss of efficiency.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Jefferies analyst cut Netflix’s price target to $110 but maintained a Buy rating, as the stock fell 12% this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The bosses maintained the upper hand by staying united, decade after decade.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield