Maintained

Denying she was an anarchist, Katja maintained she wished only to make changes in our government, not to destroy it.

Is your apartment well maintained?

The scientist maintained that the theory should be tested through experiments.

The driver maintained a high speed.

If peace cannot be maintained with honor, it is no longer peace.

The undersecretary was maintained in office by the political bosses.

He maintained that all occupations should be open to women.

Only through protest can a free and open society be maintained.

The troops maintained their ground.

He maintained a steady speed on the highway.