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  • present participle of keep.
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keeping

[kee-ping] / ˈki pɪŋ /




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But I just feel it's going to be a team who are really good at keeping the ball and that points me in the direction of Spain instead.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"Regulators have made progress to support consumers, but they're not keeping up with the pressure now facing millions of households," said Gareth Davies, head of the NAO.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The first interesting finding: All our studied sectors do far better when the Fed is raising interest rates or keeping them flat, as opposed to decreasing them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But Zegna has stayed on course, keeping its identity clear, rather than pushing to be trendy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In keeping with the elegant surroundings, a deep red damask cloth draped the table, almost to the floor.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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