Example Sentences

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Concerns of an oil-supply glut had been keeping oil prices and U.S. inflation in check — at least until investors started factoring in a potential conflict with Iran.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

She added the pair had been "keeping a secret" before revealing the happy news.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

Eskew had been keeping a close eye on the forecast during her climb.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

The efforts to make it seem like he had been keeping up his frenetic social media posting also backfired, because most of the posts had a whiff of literacy exceeding Trump’s current abilities.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

Rufus had been keeping me with him more than he needed me now.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler