- present participle of maintain.
maintaining
Example Sentences
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The department is in charge of maintaining green spaces, playing fields and senior centers in the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Researchers believe the area functioned as a relatively stable ecological refuge, maintaining vital habitats and resources over long periods.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
A bigger problem in the long term may be how the company works advertising into its AI offerings while maintaining its search dominance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
"Its objective is to protect life, property and important infrastructure from possible flood damage while maintaining the natural flow of flood waters," the state's cabinet decision read.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
I struggle for the same control he's maintaining.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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