- present participle of maintain.
maintaining
Example Sentences
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And boss Roberto Martinez said Ronaldo had been vital in lifting spirits and maintaining standards after the disappointing draw with DR Congo.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Building and maintaining personal contacts matters even more with the world’s increased digitalization, he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 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
To our teachers, Boy21’s very respectful and formal, always maintaining eye contact.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
