- present participle of keep.
keeping
Example Sentences
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"They admire the fact that it takes a bit of time and you're keeping a tradition alive."
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Our teams are acting quickly and transparently while keeping the safety and well-being of our consumers as the top priority.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Freya Macfarlane, one of the lifeguards tasked with keeping people safe on Northern Ireland's beaches, said this means each day starts with assessing the water and the beach for hazards.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
They may be less wild about another policy Resco de Dios favors: keeping undergrowth in check with more controlled burning, including in protected forests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Newspapers were in the business of keeping all their readers happy; so many editors tried to play to both sides.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
