Splintered Light, Chapter 5.2: Intervention
Despite calus' desire to call the dog by his given name of archibald, he refrained from doing so to maintain consistency in treatment.
Isiat's Biography, or something like it.
Still, it would be unfair to call him out of shape, as physically, he maintains a very athletic figure, and often takes long jogs or swims to maintain that peak physical level.
Carim
They were not prone to malinger, and yet, along with their intelligence, they maintained the idiosyncrasies of any of the other races in the hegemony.
Hunting Grounds
Peering past the rapidly shifting colors, courtesy the ceiling lights, to make sure the peace was maintained.
The Games We Play
It was a task that he knew he could not maintain.
Biofuel
"here's the deal: i let you out, and you work with us to maintain hope -- that's the cat we're currently inside -- for one month, and you'll be free to leave." "what's my alternative?" ace asked.
In the Beginning (TwV Mythology)
Very few of the ancient ones escaped to other dimensions, as only the rebirthers were left untouched on their own world, already stopped breeding and continued maintaining the world quite dutifully.
Wasteland Survivor – The story of Crystal - ch1
Being a rev head she maintained her own car and, of course, never let me near any part of it except for rides. smart of her.
Tales of the Huntsville Mayors #10- The Two Young Architects
"indeed," remarked the feline, "and it seems like mine lately has lost their focus on execution, while you've been able to maintain yours."
Hone
"do not forget that maintaining a garrison in such inhospitable outposts is costly. too many men stationed at once would burden the empire." "then what is the point?" he started to answer then paused to consider.
SPQR Chapter 5
"if that is indeed your intention to maintain lands we already own, then go about in peace and do not lose sleep over your decisions."
Burdens - Chapter 25: Reconciliation
He turned his head to look, but the wolf maintained the same pose. he did look at the fox out of the corner of his eye, though. the shirt was still in his paws. the towel had begun to lose grip and had slacked in the side, but was still on.