But high-ranking Iranian officials publicly maintain that ideological considerations take precedence over economic and political factors in shaping foreign policy.

He would publicly maintain that he had lost all interest in the project.

The two stars maintained publicly that there was no feud between them.

In May 2008, he publicly maintained that his "career of more than 20 years in the oil industry has not been built on favours or political connections".

A change control board publicly maintains the V-Model.

Though she maintains publicly that the four are all good candidates, she is far from lavish in her praise.

Allen always publicly maintained that hanging was a "swift and humane business".

But Mr. Rockefeller always maintained publicly that he had followed his usual practice of relying on his appointees.

Records maintained publicly by Congress do not show how often members use corporate flights.