- present participle of maintain.
maintaining
Example Sentences
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The new private entity would manage its Golden Globes assets while maintaining the charitable and philanthropic programs in a separate nonprofit entity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
I think it’s fair to say that North Dakota has a long history of maintaining policies and running companies and other institutions that could be considered socialist.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Swansea University said it supports students through dedicated wellbeing, academic and faith services, and is maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to harassment and discrimination.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
But the costs of putting on shows and maintaining a venue—buying new equipment, paying salaries, wages, musician fees and more—grew as well, ultimately outpacing revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
If heredity had no means of maintaining variance—of “fixing” the altered trait—then all alterations in characters would eventually vanish into colorless oblivion by virtue of blending.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
