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Meanings
- to keep, to preserve, to hold, to retain, to maintain, to sustain
- to last, to endure, to keep well (food), to wear well, to be durable
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In order to maintain one's health, a balanced diet and moderate exercise are indispensable.
If you keep it in this refrigerator, the food should last about a week.
The fact that friendly relations between the two countries have been maintained over many years is deeply significant.
Under extreme stress, it becomes difficult to maintain mental composure.
Without proper temperature management, the effectiveness of this chemical cannot be maintained for long.
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