maintain
verb (used with object)
has been maintaining
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present perfect progressiveof maintain (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The central bank has been maintaining a cautious but positive stance on further interest-rate hikes following a round of tightening that brought the policy rate to 0.75% in December.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
While Bangladesh has been maintaining stable annual economic growth for years, rising inflation has become a major challenge.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
But equally important to Roberts has been maintaining the strict independence of the Supreme Court.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2023
Saudia Arabia has been maintaining its level of oil production, despite falling prices, in a move designed to force higher-cost producers out of the market.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2016
"All of which means that we shall lose the plant guard of deputies that Bradford has been maintaining," commented Raymer, as they were descending the Court House stairs; and again his prediction came true.
From The Price by Francis Lynde
