remain
verb (used without object)
to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified.
are remaining
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present progressiveof remain.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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There is an important reason scientists are remaining cautious.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Customers are remaining focused on affordability and value, Chief Executive John Peyton said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
It’s an optical illusion really, for the TTD options are not getting more expensive in terms of price as the earnings date approaches, but are remaining the same.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
NBC reported that some transgender Kansans are planning on leaving the state because of the new laws, while others are remaining and doing their best to comply with the uncertainties of implementation.
From Salon ● Mar. 16, 2026
To Bailey’s surprise, there are almost a dozen rêveurs waiting in the restaurant downstairs, some who will be following the circus and others who are remaining in Boston.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
