keeping

Example Sentences

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While financial advisers often recommend keeping six to 12 months of expenses in readily accessible accounts, retirees may prefer a larger cushion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“Nobody’s buying this hotel. Mrs. Roberts is keeping this hotel,” attorney Patrick O’Brien told a TV news crew in late November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But as drought and wildfires dragged on in California in recent years, she started to question whether keeping the thirsty lawn made sense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He's the barber to much of the England squad, in charge of keeping players looking their best before a big game.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Well, that’s your problem. You refuse to see the evidence in front of you. Those dead branches are what’s keeping that plant from thriving.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam