remain
verb (used without object)
to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified.
remained
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past participleof remain.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof remain.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
remainverb (used without object)to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified.
Example Sentences
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Despite being one of the most recognizable franchises in the world, the Lakers remained a family-run business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Carrick remained relaxed and polite but, without hesitation, answers reduced from their previously expanded form to single sentences, questions were asked in response to questions.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
But for all their diverging allegiances, tribal relatives remained reluctant to kill one another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The compact, extremely distant red sources appear throughout the early universe, but their true nature has remained difficult to explain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Torak dragged what remained of their gear into the yew branch shelter, then kicked at the fire, sending sparks shooting skywards.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
