continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve -- (keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions")
uphold -- (stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals)
uphold, maintain -- (support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict")
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