Musashimaru seemed content just to maintain his rank, not winning another title until November 1996.
In practice, however, General Graham maintained his rank and insignia at all times.
The goal of the appanage was to provide him with a sufficient income to maintain his noble rank.
Wood could scarcely have maintained his rank just below the Emperor without considerable courage, as well as the proper amount of prudence.
Kotoōshū managed only three double-figure scores in 2006, and none at all in 2007, only doing enough to maintain his rank.
One to support your body, and the other, me, to maintain your rank!
Erzcour had given up any pretense of maintaining his rank in the army of Westmark.
If the player has killed innocents on any stage, they will either maintain their rank or will be demoted.
Not if he wanted to maintain his rank and privileges.
Maintaining one's rank required massive personal expenditures.