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  • present participle of keep.
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keeping

[kee-ping] / ˈki pɪŋ /




Example Sentences

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While financial advisers often recommend keeping six to 12 months of expenses in readily accessible accounts, retirees may prefer a larger cushion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Cracker Barrel shareholders voted around 75% of shares in favor of keeping Masino, less support than the prior year but enough to regain her position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“I do believe we can be champions. We have to start keeping that in mind and believe that it’s possible. Not everyone can boast that they played in a World Cup on home soil.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But as drought and wildfires dragged on in California in recent years, she started to question whether keeping the thirsty lawn made sense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I asked, deciding that keeping things light was probably in my best interest.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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