maintaining

• keep in a certain state, position, or activity
• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
• supply with necessities and support
• state categorically
• have and exercise
• maintain for use and service
• maintain by writing regular records
• state or assert
• support against an opponent

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