hold to
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as in keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
She held to her goal of becoming a veterinarian.
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live up to
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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
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Prior to the game, both players said Sutter Health Park had lived up to its reputation as a hitter-friendly ballpark.
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“Hold to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20to. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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