Example Sentences

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“There are some I’ve not been to and so I am keeping a list,” Wiener said, bending down in a crowd to answer a reporter’s question.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

"I am keeping him full-time... that wasn't the plan and that isn't why I tried to catch him," he explained.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

“But of course, I am keeping them in central Belarus,” Mr. Lukashenko said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2023

“Initially, there was not a request for me to go out even before I was heading over to Kyiv. I am keeping very close tabs on it. We are doing all we can.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2023

“But, forgive me, I am keeping you from your lessons. I am glad to see the children are safe. Good day, Miss Lumley.”

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood