- present participle of maintain.
maintaining
Example Sentences
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"We urge local authorities to consider people's aspiration in maintaining the present communities," it read.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Vipassana meditation involves maintaining awareness only of the current moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Dr. Macdonald argues that physical activity should be viewed not only as a way to avoid disease, but also as a tool for maintaining strength, mobility, and independence throughout life.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
Greenspan, Harris said, acted as a “cheerleader” for the housing market, maintaining that there was no bubble because housing markets were regional.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
You are responsible for maintaining your space suit in the same way that a paratrooper is responsible for packing and maintaining his own parachute.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
