Sentence examples for but maintained from inspiring English sources

He seemed subdued, but maintained his entrepreneurial zeal.

She was warm and empathetic, but maintained a respectful distance.

"Pretty much, he showed a recklessness, but maintained his innocence".

She spoke engagingly but maintained a certain reserve.

She declined to provide figures but maintained that business "has been great".

He pushed for more liberal policies but maintained a warm, deferential relationship with senior Party leaders.

The president was engaged in the war rhetorically but maintained an odd detachment from its management.

She finished her degree but maintained her street cred by playing bass in a band.

Mr. Okada did not speak, but maintained earnest eye contact with the man for many minutes.

They were kept fairly quiet in the third term, but maintained a 63-point lead.

After leaving the ministry in 1987, Kimche pursued business interests but maintained a public role.