- present participle of maintain.
maintaining
Example Sentences
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"Many people are forced between maintaining an accent they're proud of or indeed ditching their accent to try to just even move on in life," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
"If there are activities you never do, the brain -- which works by saving energy -- won't go to the trouble of maintaining connections that aren't being used."
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Yet only 14% report having a conversation about maintaining brain health with their doctor, and just 11% report discussing ways to reduce dementia risk.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
At that rate, the stable yet virtually limitless cash flow that comes from selling to a multi-billion-dollar company could be a boon for maintaining consistent growth and usability.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Proceeds from shoot entry fees, plus revenue from the weeklong Family Fest, netted the community almost $34,000 for maintaining its park.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
