- present participle of maintain.
maintaining
Example Sentences
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Groups have also raised concerns about the government maintaining records on Jews, which is reminiscent for some of the trauma of the Holocaust.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Beyond shifting from a multi-cam comedy to single-cam and Brandy’s changed-up theme song, this “Different World” succeeds by maintaining a wonderfully familiar energy… like coming back home.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
For Nvidia, that “will go a long way to maintaining its competitive edge in silicon,” Windsor wrote in a Friday note to clients.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
The British leader has committed to maintaining Britain's long-standing support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, making Kyiv his first overseas trip last month.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The importance of maintaining a healthy scalp is not to be sneezed at, and lice are no picnic either.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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