FIFA's goal is to maintain the rules of football.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

"I don't think this is going to have that big an effect on either side, whether it's the states who want to maintain their territorial integrity against the aspirations of some of their own indigenous people or, for that matter, movements that want to seek their own independence and freedom."

VOA: special.2010.07.24

Michael Reagan says he tries to maintain a healthy lifestyle, hoping it will reduce his chances of getting the disease.

VOA: standard.2009.12.04

"I would be willing to do it if it was going to maintain my weight and keep my health."

VOA: standard.2010.03.30

Government officials defended the crackdown, saying they are not opposed to democratic rights, but merely want to maintain security.

VOA: standard.2009.03.15

Although Fauquier Hospital is non-profit, it relies on earnings over and above operating costs to maintain its facilities.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

"I call on the United Nations to provide support, for the civilized nations of the world to maintain a firm position against barbarity.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

The authoritarian techniques dynasty are pretty effective in using both rewards and fear to maintain personal control,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

That is pretty clear. They simply want to maintain the status quo and keeping the insurance companies in charge of health care delivery,".

VOA: standard.2009.07.21

But on Tuesday, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell called on those countries to maintain the higher troop levels beyond the August 20 election day.

VOA: standard.2009.08.11

(Speaking) He says police used to work to maintain order in the city, but now they working to meet the needs of the people.

VOA: standard.2010.01.26

"It is impossible to maintain a safe and effective health-care system under conditions of siege that have been in place now since June 2007."

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

Although he appears to maintain control in the midst of chaos, he actually crumbles under the weight of his own emotions and his regrets.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

Instead,they want to maintain or increase social spending in areas like education and health care.

VOA: standard.2009.04.20