- present participle of maintain.
maintaining
Example Sentences
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If Yardeni is right, the Warsh-led Fed hopes to lower long-term borrowing costs by maintaining a tough public stance on inflation and even raising the short-term fed-funds rate if necessary.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
McCaslin, a former defense lawyer who has been on the bench for six years, told the courtroom that she is known for not letting old cases linger, enforcing deadlines and maintaining order.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
As dopamine levels decline, people may experience symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, slowed movement, and difficulty maintaining balance.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
“I did this because John has a proven track record of building and maintaining winning baseball cultures, and my goal is to bring that here to the Angels.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
“We are all responsible for maintaining the University’s reputation, E’lir Kvothe. An item like this in the wrong hands would reflect badly on all of us.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
