maintain
verb (used with object)
have been maintaining
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present perfect progressiveof maintain.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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South Korea's presidential Blue House said Saturday that it was "aware of Commander Brunson's recent series of public remarks" and that Seoul and Washington "have been maintaining communication at various levels regarding all relevant issues".
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
Australian police have been maintaining peace in Honiara since riots in November last year.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2022
S&P 500 companies have been maintaining record profit margins, with many able to pass on higher expenses to customers, but that may not continue.
From Reuters ● Jan. 12, 2022
“Since the inauguration of President Trump, the two sides have been maintaining close interactions with each other.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 9, 2017
I never could keep up to the level I have been maintaining for the last twenty-four hours, that is certain.
From Polly Oliver's Problem by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
