- present participle of maintain.
maintaining
Example Sentences
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Lady Ross said the right was qualified and may be restricted where there is a legitimate justification, including maintaining sex-based segregation within the prison estate.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
In preclinical studies and a small clinical trial, researchers found that adding probenecid reduced both urine volume and nighttime urination while maintaining the effectiveness of treatment.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
Foreign policy, by contrast, is designed to meet short-term objectives, while building and maintaining the conditions for longer-term security, absent the pressures linked to growing a developed economy.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Passing the higher cost on to consumers while maintaining its profit margin would add about $270 to the price of the next iPhone Pro model, estimates research firm TechInsights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
I held on, maintaining eye contact, bruising my book, threatening my heart.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
