- present participle of maintain.
maintaining
Example Sentences
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“Atlas of the Roman Empire” is brisk and impartial, demonstrating how the Romans’ success in maintaining power owed more to their administrative proficiency than individual flair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"We recognise that any increase in charges is unwelcome, but the costs associated with operating and maintaining our car parks have increased," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
SoFi on Wednesday also raised its full-year outlook for adjusted net revenue to between $4.75 billion and $4.85 billion, up from $4.65 billion, while maintaining other targets.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
"The market is increasingly rewarding companies that expand revenue while maintaining spending discipline, and penalising those whose ambitions have outrun their balance sheets," said Fabien Yip at IG.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Why go through all the trouble of maintaining it if not to enjoy it?
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
