mantener a raya

(v.) = keep at + bay, hold off, keep + Nombre + in line, hold at + bay

Ex. A new approach is needed to maintain the freshness, vitality and humour that will keep at bay the dryer mode of academic examination.

Ex. A dam at the Strait of Gibraltar could be constructed to limit the outflow and reverse the climate deterioration, thus holding off the next ice age.

Ex. Queen bees use mind control to keep young workers in line by secreting a scent that prevents worker bees from learning, according to new research.

Ex. A man died early today after holding deputies at bay for three hours, then shooting himself.

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(v.) = keep at + bay, hold off, keep + Nombre + in line, hold at + bay

Ex: A new approach is needed to maintain the freshness, vitality and humour that will keep at bay the dryer mode of academic examination.

Ex: A dam at the Strait of Gibraltar could be constructed to limit the outflow and reverse the climate deterioration, thus holding off the next ice age.

Ex: Queen bees use mind control to keep young workers in line by secreting a scent that prevents worker bees from learning, according to new research.

Ex: A man died early today after holding deputies at bay for three hours, then shooting himself.