- present participle of keep.
keeping
Example Sentences
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If you have a 2% car loan, keeping your $1,000 invested makes more sense on paper, because the potential long-term return from a diversified portfolio may actually outweigh the relatively low cost of the debt.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
But they are very much in keeping with the values which Painter and Meadows have instilled in a group that continue to hit spectacular heights.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
“We are keeping our view of no hikes from the Fed for this year,” Jefferies economist Mohit Kumar says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
For his 14th collection, Hearns took an eclectic approach while keeping his signature hardware aesthetic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
“That one’s only a minor Chinese princess from the fourth century,” Mr. Hodge said, keeping his arm steady.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
