maintain semblance

Frequency: 7.04.2 per million words

to cause an outward appearance of something to continue to exist

semblanceVERB + semblance

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maintain

Examples (10)

  • Despite the chaos, she tried to maintain a semblance of calm.
  • The company struggled to maintain a semblance of normality after the scandal.
  • He worked hard to maintain a semblance of control over his emotions.
  • They attempted to maintain a semblance of order during the emergency.
  • Even in difficult times, it's important to maintain a semblance of professionalism.
  • The government tried to maintain a semblance of peace in the region.
  • She managed to maintain a semblance of composure despite the shocking news.
  • After the earthquake, residents tried to maintain some semblance of their daily routines.
  • To avoid panic, the leader had to maintain a strong semblance of confidence.
  • The team strove to maintain a semblance of unity, even with internal disagreements.