Assertion: maltese | /r/CapableOf | retain its popularity
Facets:
value: unlike any other bichon
type: OTHER
value: steadily
type: MANNER
value: throughout the centuries
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: The Maltese has steadily retained its popularity throughout the centuries, unlike any other bichon, most of which became very rare at least once in their history as fashions changed.