- present participle of keep.
keeping
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For now, the Health Secretary Angela Constance has said she is keeping faith in Skaife-Knight, saying "she has operated with candour" and "put her hands up when she made mistakes".
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Workers are picking plans while their wages aren’t keeping up with prices, and that includes the cost of healthcare coverage.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
His business deals are key for keeping the stock market roaring.
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
In a regulatory filing, Nvidia said Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while keeping her finance role until a permanent successor is named.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
“Yo, I’m not keeping your spot in this line, cousin, not if you’re gonna—” Kiki cut herself off.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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