maintain
verb (used with object)
has maintained
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present perfectof maintain (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That possibility could help explain how the planet has maintained an atmosphere despite enduring intense radiation from its star for billions of years.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Holmes has maintained that she has little money left.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Anthropic has maintained a strong balance sheet thanks to rapid revenue growth and improvements in its use of computing power, the company said in its filing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Manning, who shares twins—son Marshall and daughter Mosley—with his wife, Ashley, has maintained strong ties to Colorado since joining the Broncos in 2012.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Nevertheless, he who relies less upon Fortune has maintained his position best.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
