Maintain
Prolong
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- Such regulations are a good way to prolong Unresolved Sexual Tension, as characters are forced to maintain a Strictly Professional Relationship despite being clearly attracted to each other.
Source: Inappropriately Close Comrades -
Because Ravne is suggested to be Really 700 Years Old, it may be that such a bath is needed to maintain his age and appearance or prolong his life.
Source: Blood Bath -
The Man Behind the Man: The heroes believe that the Red Lotus is back, strategically aiding Earth Empire forces to prolong the fighting and maintain anarchy across the continent, and theres a hint or two that theyre interfering in the Fire Nation too.
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