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Noun
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Most clubs would be better off with keepers whose best attribute is being an excellent shot-stopper.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025 -
So Bulls fans would have to wait for Saturday’s home game against the Golden State Warriors to see which ones were keepers and potentially part of the rebuild.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But those still remaining at Southbury — along with their families and guardians — have wanted to remain in their longtime homes on the campus.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
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In October 2020, the couple petitioned to be permanent guardians of one of their daughter's friends after being granted temporary guardianship earlier that year.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Captors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captors. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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