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To remain the same, or to keep something the same

maintain

verb

to make something stay the same

withstand

verb

to be strong enough not to be harmed or destroyed by something

stabilize

verb

to reach a state where there are no longer any major changes or problems

stagnate

verb

to stay the same without growing or developing

stay

verb

to remain at a particular level

level

verb

to make something equal

hold

verb

to stay or keep something at a particular level

jog along

to continue without changing, in a way that is not interesting or exciting

level off

to stop becoming more or less, and remain the same

maintain

verb

to make sure that something stays at the same level, rate, or standard

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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