keep at

phrase

: to persist in doing or concerning oneself with

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The county also wants to waive a requirement to keep at least $10 million in reserves in EEL’s trust fund. Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The goal is to keep at least one ramp operating through the fall, but much will depend on precipitation, temperatures, and evaporation. Tori Mason, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 There is an argument that he should be kept at the club to benefit from Maresca’s intent to generate dribbling situations for his wide players. Sam Lee, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Visitors are advised to keep at least 50 meters (164 feet) away from the deer, never feed or touch them and if one approaches you to put food and packaging out of sight and move away slowly and calmly. Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep at

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“Keep at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20at. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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