- present participle of keep.
keeping
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With Arsenal edging past Hull earlier in the day and keeping another clean sheet, City head into the international break searching for answers after a 3-1 loss and six points behind the champions.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
He didn’t waste any time reintroducing himself to the team, keeping a loose ball alive on his first offensive possession that led to an offensive rebound and a put-back from Mamukelashvili.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
Frataxin plays an important role in keeping cells functioning properly, particularly those with high energy demands, such as nerve cells.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
The practice of keeping patients in the E.R., called “boarding,” for hours or even days has been increasing over the past decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
We stole past, keeping well out of the way of the film crew, then went by even more sets before we came out the other end of the warehouse.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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