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maintained / kept
verbgeneral usevery common/mɐ̃tiˈvɛsɨ/man·ti·ves·se
Definition
1First and third person singular of the imperfect subjunctive of the verb 'to maintain'. Expresses a continuous action or state in the past, in a hypothetical or dependent context.
Usage examples
“It was crucial that he maintained his composure during the negotiation.”
“If she kept the same pace, she would finish the marathon.”