Of course he hadn't managed to keep the books and the model long.

How had he ever managed to keep them out all these years?

A company or two managed to keep together until they got home.

Though perhaps that was because she had managed to keep out of his way.

Michael had managed to keep himself in check for nearly three years.

Thank God the hospital administration had managed to keep the media away from this area.

The pain was bad, but he managed to keep himself still.

But no, he always managed to keep her out of reach.

In fact, we managed to keep the marriage together for a few more years.

The baby as well, if she managed to keep hold of it.