sustaining pedal

British  

noun

1. music a foot-operated lever on a piano, usually the right one of two, that keeps the dampers raised from the strings when keys are released, allowing them to continue to vibrate Compare soft-pedal

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NAD+, which is present in all cells throughout the human body, begins to decline with age and maintaining optimal levels is vital for key cellular functions and healthy aging, said Perrone.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023

Their plant-based diet, integrated with an adequate supply of animal proteins, may be the key to maintaining optimal health and high-quality of life throughout the aging process.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

Hospitals are, perhaps paradoxically, one of the worst environments imaginable for maintaining optimal circadian health.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2022

For these people, which represent a large number of adults in the U.S., weight loss is a good goal, but preventing weight gain and maintaining optimal fitness is a more important goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2016

But I soon learned there’s no such thing as a “magic pill” for swiftly achieving and maintaining optimal weight and fitness level.

From Forbes • Jan. 14, 2013