The nobles in turn tried to limit the power of the scholars and maintain their own control over the government.

Gary suddenly wondered if this woman, having chosen health care as her profession, had ever even tried to exercise or maintain a healthy diet.

From the early beginning, the band was trying to create and maintain an authentic and independent sound.

After an extensive burn, the body uses up a great deal of energy trying to grow new tissue and maintain its temperature.

But the differences are all too evident to groups trying to forge or maintain an identity.

He seemed to be trying to stand at attention and maintain calm breathing, but his entire body looked stiff.

All the while they must continue on their jobs, try to keep the household running smoothly and maintain some semblance of a normal life.

But I try to put that away and maintain my objectivity.

Then I just try to relax and maintain.

These strategies can include structuring the social environment to provide support for people trying to initiate or maintain weight change.