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have been maintaining

  • present perfect progressive of maintain.

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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 Solomon Islands under a bilateral security treaty since rioting in the capital Honiara late last year.

From Seattle Times Aug. 30, 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

Dozens of others working on coronavirus vaccines have been maintaining similar schedules.

From Washington Post Dec. 14, 2020

But we think an accurate examination of the subject will show that these texts are really in full harmony with the view we have been maintaining.

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville