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  • present participle of keep.
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keeping

[kee-ping] / ˈki pɪŋ /




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But I just feel it's going to be a team who are really good at keeping the ball and that points me in the direction of Spain instead.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

But Zegna has stayed on course, keeping its identity clear, rather than pushing to be trendy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Depending on his health at that time, it may still be worth keeping the policy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

When he focused on keeping his left foot still, his claws twiddled.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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