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as in runs on
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as in takes on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps (on)
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He was charged with four runs on six hits in six-plus innings — much different than his outing against the second-place White Sox on May 27.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026 -
Starter Tomoyuki Sugano set the tone for the Rockies’ win, pitching five strong innings, allowing two runs on five hits, walking two, and striking out five.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Indulge in signature relaxation treatments at the spa and discover elevated takes on classic Southern dishes at Trade Root, the on-site restaurant.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nava’s specific approach to reining in rogue behavior by AI agents is the creation of an escrow service that holds on to funds until an agent proposes a transaction.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The camera holds on them mid-ascent.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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That show really holds up, though.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
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The high-strength nylon exterior is impressively durable, and the water-repellent coating holds up against rain, spills, and everyday wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The poem persists both as a series of occurrences and as a solid object.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The cycle persists because, at every link, those involved have had reasons that felt sufficient to them in the moment.—
Bruce Sibley,
Time,
29 May 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The laptop employs the same chassis design Acer has been using for Nitros over the past couple of years.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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This particular brand of freedom is clearly not serving us well, though, because one set of statistics after another continues to tell us that our mental health and wellbeing are plummeting in an alarming way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Miami leads the league with 39 goals, but the defense continues to be vulnerable, with 28 goals allowed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Typically, symptoms resolve within two to seven days, but people with severe symptoms, including diarrhea that lasts more than three days, high fever and blood in stool should seek medical attention.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Americans are increasingly open to approaches that reduce harm, strengthen communities, and deliver safety that lasts.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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