Maintained (8)
'maintained' is the definition.
('keep' can be a synonym of 'maintain')
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(Other definitions for kept that I've seen before include "Saved" , "Retained, held back" , "Retained possession" , "Looked after" , "Maintained, detained" .)
'maintained' is the definition.
('hold' can be a synonym of 'maintain')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for held that I've seen before include "Detained" , "Retained; grasped" , "Gripped" , "Clasped" , "Defended successfully" .)
'maintained' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
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(Other definitions for insisted that I've seen before include "Tidiness (anag.)" , "Persisted in maintaining" , "Was emphatic and refused to budge" , "Asserted, took a firm stand" , "Declared emphatically about tidiness" .)
'maintained' is the definition.
(alleging is a kind of maintaining)
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(Other definitions for alleged that I've seen before include "Stated without proof" , "Asserted - unproven" , "Doubtful; claimed" , "Dubious" , "Purported" .)
'maintained' is the definition.
('keep up' can be a synonym of 'maintain')
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