keep (to) 1 of 2

keep to

2 of 2

phrase

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep (to)
Verb
  • For weeks, the White House and Homeland Security officials have defended deporting the 29-year-old Maryland father to a Salvadoran prison, after acknowledging in court that it was done in error and against an immigration judge's court order.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • Following his controversial decision to play the Lakers’ second-half starters for the entirety of Game 4 — a first in NBA playoff history — Redick defended the decision at his practice media availability and his pre-Game 5 availability.
    Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Verb
  • Trump had publicly stood by Waltz after his national security adviser and other members of the chat vigorously denied sharing any classified war plans on the publicly available app Signal.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • The police chief was invited to come out and get in front of the issue, and the councilmember stood by his side.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • She’s driven from Long Beach to Azusa searching for apartments, spending her days scanning listings for those that would accept her Federal Emergency Management Agency housing assistance and calling 211 for help.
    Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
  • At what cost? The United States already has this type of agreement with the government of El Salvador, which notably has been accepting Venezuelan nationals and housing them in the country's notorious Terrorism Confinement Center, known as CECOT.
    Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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“Keep (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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