as in kept (to)
to give steadfast support to
no longer was able to hew to the party line and so he switched political parties
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The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson defended the final-drive defense afterward.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Chief Financial Officer Sara Hyzer said the soft numbers were primarily because of timing issues, not weaker demand from end customers, and the company stood by its financial forecasts for the upcoming year.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Republicans have largely stood by the president, arguing the military operation was legal and justified.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Hewed (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hewed%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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