- present participle of maintain.
maintaining
Example Sentences
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"Under the right conditions and in the right cells, these pathways can play an essential role in maintaining gut health and supporting tissue repair."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
Rather, software development is about maintaining, updating and improving on existing software—all of which are tasks that can’t easily be done by AI coding agents, said the Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
For Chaudhuri, despite market expectations, the Fed should be holding rates, maintaining a level between 3.50% to 3.75% because inflation is actually moderating.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Marin County District Attorney’s Office opposed the parole board’s decision, maintaining that Wade is still dangerous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Notably, however, even after such positive experiences, most family members remain committed to maintaining tight control over who knows and who does not know about the status of their loved one.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
