as in keeps (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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Today, almost no American politician, Democrat or Republican, defends the World Trade Organization.—
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Gina Knapp defends District 5 Gina Knapp will remain on the Blue Valley School Board after defending her seat from two challengers, including a Blue Valley parent who launched a last-minute write-in campaign.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yet, Heneghan stands by the early-career design that she — and her firm — may always be best known for.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, the organization stands by its ethics and defends the legality of its methods.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Hews (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hews%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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