- present tense form of remain (3rd person singular).
remains
Example Sentences
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The exact nature of the perceived threat to the aircraft in this latest case remains unclear.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
"My office remains committed to stopping illegal consolidation and protecting a vibrant California economy for businesses that play by the rules."
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
And Oracle remains in an especially vulnerable position in the overall AI ecosystem — with almost half of its $638 billion backlog stemming from a single customer, OpenAI.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
They apparently considered the issue too destabilizing to the employer coverage that remains the prime source of health insurance for Americans under 65.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Time remains on pause for me but goes on for everyone else.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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