Sentence examples for maintained the first from inspiring English sources

Interestingly, in spite of an overall drop in numbers, four of the top six manufacturers actually saw an increase, including Lenovo and HP, which maintained the first and second place spots, respectively.

Describing the primary objectives of the movement, Graham (1980) maintained "the first objective was the formation of a buffer of 'non-aligned' states in opposition to external pressure to take sides in the Cold War.

Johnson maintained the first position under the pit stops, ahead of Truex and Kyle Busch.

On lap 186, Hamlin made a good start and maintained the first position.

The result maintained the first position in the Drivers' Championship and clinched him a position in the Chase.

Johnson maintained the first position to lead the most laps of 191, and to win his sixth race of the season.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. ended up sixth and maintained the third spot in the points standing.

Kevin Harvick was eighth and maintained the third spot in the standings, but he dropped 77 points behind Johnson.

Public consent maintained the second-class citizenship of African-Americans for much of the country's life.

Antoine Walker added 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for Boston, which maintained the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

To have maintained the third star, he said, would have suggested that Chapel "had counted for nothing in the excellence of his restaurant".