maintain
verb (used with object)
maintaining
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present participleof maintain.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Bloom Energy said it’s now targeting between $4.4 billion and $4.6 billion in revenue this year, versus the $4.26 billion consensus, while maintaining its adjusted gross margin outlook of 34%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
"For Kim Jong Un, maintaining the status quo is the best option right now."
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Under the plan, U.K. gas network operator National Gas will be able recover the costs of maintaining the gas import capability and pipelines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
More broadly, the research suggests that controlling RNA levels is important for more than maintaining accurate protein production or managing immune activity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
“For a young woman like you, that means maintaining impeccable propriety. Or at least protecting what can be salvaged.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
