- present tense form of maintain (3rd person singular).
maintains
Example Sentences
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China still maintains a 10 percent levy on all US goods, with additional rates applicable in other specific sectors, such as 15 percent on liquid natural gas.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
The central bank’s mandate is to set the target for the overnight rate at a level that achieves and maintains 2% inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Nomura maintains its buy rating on the stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"China's economy continues to show diverging signals, as consumption and investment remain weak while industrial production maintains the momentum," Zhiwei Zhang, President and Chief Economist at Pinpoint Asset Management, wrote in an analyst note.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
The family maintains at least eight country houses, according to books by his former chef and a former bodyguard.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
