maintain
verb (used with object)
will be maintaining
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future progressiveof maintain.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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The main challenge will be maintaining funding, he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
The GWR spokesperson said: "Throughout this process, our priority will be maintaining a punctual, reliable service for customers while continuing to support regional growth and connectivity across our network."
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
For unions, the challenge however will be maintaining walkouts at a time when high inflation is eroding salaries.
From Reuters ● Feb. 1, 2023
The big key, though, will be maintaining that beyond a couple of impressive months.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 13, 2022
A principal need of the 1980's will be maintaining mobility for all segments of the population in the face of severely increasing transportation costs and uncertainty of fuel supplies.
From State of the Union Address by Jimmy Carter
