The reality is that no cultural institution can maintain its integrity amid aggressive political oversight.
Whether it can maintain that stance amid the threat of Congressional hearings, legislation and other forms of oversight remains to be seen.
The parish has made efforts to maintain a sense of traditional reverence amid New Orleans' reputation for revelry.
This episode, Part 5 of seven, examines why, and how, two devout Christians maintain faith amid doubt.
Ishmael groaned and tried to maintain his balance amid a storm of pains.
Others wonder whether he can maintain his poise amid the spectacle that is peculiar to New York.
He has struggled to maintain personal relationships amid the gravitational pull of his celebrity.
Both men are struggling to maintain the political goals of their republics amid challenges by more radical nationalist forces.
The move looked like an act of desperation by Pitino, who has tried to maintain a happy face amid his team's erratic offensive performances.
The Edwards administration had borrowed the money to maintain spending amid the declining revenue.