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as in holding on
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as in signing (up or on)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping (on)
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Argyle, a quiet community holding on to its rural roots, is at a crossroads with rapid growth and traffic congestion driving the need to widen FM 407, which goes through the town in southern Denton County.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026 -
Kaity Schultz's husband, Chris, said the road ahead will be long, but their family is holding on to hope.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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With the recent expense of the new house, Alysha was worried about taking on another large financial commitment.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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McCaul also raised alarm about the timing of Pulte taking on the role, which comes just before America 250 celebrations and the 2026 World Cup games.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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The quick clip begins from a dog’s POV, with the sound of paws running on the ground and an occasional bark in the background.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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If an attacker needs code running on your Mac first, a fake app can become the front door.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Investors will be looking for confirmation that production of its newest chips is on schedule and that long-term customer contracts are holding up, as well as whether increasing capacity from Samsung and SK Hynix starts to threaten the tight supply that has powered Micron's rally.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The long view The expectation of a lower enrollment trend holding up is one of the key factors likely to translate into higher cost estimates as insurers draw up 2027 rates.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Lead drama actress slipped to 63 from 75, continuing a long decline from 109 in 2023 and 114 in 2022.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The overall work has driven innovations in PTSD treatment, unique needs of women veterans, insomnia, racial disparities in mental health treatment, isolation and trauma, connecting civilians to military community and veteran leadership and continuing service.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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With its distinctive, hornlike snout and protrudable jaws, the pink-skinned living fossil is the only surviving representative of a family lineage that dates back nearly 125 million years.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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Reaching that age after surviving the Holocaust is nothing short of a miracle.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Now, what are the parts that are kicking your ass?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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From Doris Day singalongs to hip-hop routines and country line dances, the classes get people kicking, popping and spinning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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“Keeping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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