The Article states: As scholar-athletes, Kalambayi and Phillips can bring discipline, great study habits,
and organization to the pros. But does the discipline needed to maintain a strong
academic performance necessarily carry over to the NFL? Not always, some
football experts say.
Which would be the closest synonym for the word maintain, as it is used above?
A
Uphold
B
Defend
с
Reshape
D
Abandon
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