keep
verb (used with object)
to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own.
is keeping
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present progressiveof keep (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Publicly the European Union is keeping its cards close to its chest.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
A miserable housing market is keeping appliance-shoppers on the sidelines, and Whirlpool WHR -5.91%decrease; down pointing triangle is paying the price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
“Our current objective is keeping the fire within its current footprint,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Cadent is keeping a road closure in place on Great Winchester Street while engineers complete repairs to the damaged gas pipeline.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
If so, at least it is keeping him near his wife,” Penelope thought.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
