keeping

Example Sentences

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Wait times have lengthened as power officials study whether there is enough power to support them while keeping the lights on for other customers, especially during heat waves and cold snaps when electricity demand surges.

From The Wall Street Journal

Frey told the New York Times that he wants Minneapolis police officers "doing the important work of keeping Minneapolis residents safe".

From BBC

Most of the time, I would sit through the show, listening to the anchor and keeping an eye on my screen for any changing news.

From The Wall Street Journal

The key to keeping anything safe on our school bus is to hold it in your lap.

From Literature

Besides keeping people farther away from harm, a big advantage of this is the ability to monitor a greater number of places.

From Literature