And the Pentagon is seeking to maintain a regular air presence in the region, officials say.

The government also seeks to maintain Sweden's high standard of living.

The white seeks to maintain things as they are, the black to set Man's foot on the road to domination again.

That's a terrible reason for seeking to maintain some kind of monopoly.

As he sought to maintain his hold, the door itself swung open.

Now there is concern that the country's military rulers may seek to maintain some form of power.

Those international agencies seek to maintain order in the world economy and promote the development of poor countries.

Unlike most other financial instruments, money market funds seek to maintain a stable value of $1 per share.

Usually we seek to maintain the bridge from the old to the new on the grounds that this gives security.

China also seeks to maintain regional stability so that it can continue to develop its economy.