be anxious to maintain
Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words
Expresses a strong desire or worry about maintaining something.
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Examples (10)
- We are anxious to maintain our close links with the police.
- The company is anxious to maintain its reputation for high quality.
- Both sides are anxious to maintain the current peace agreement.
- She was anxious to maintain her independence as she got older.
- The government is anxious to maintain a stable economy.
- They were anxious to maintain their privacy during the media frenzy.
- Teachers are anxious to maintain high standards in the classroom.
- The pilot was anxious to maintain a safe altitude during the storm.
- He was anxious to maintain a good relationship with his colleagues.
- Investors are anxious to maintain their dividends at last year's level.