as in adheres (to)
to give steadfast support to
always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular
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keeps to
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as in follows
to act according to the commands of
Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?
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An armed law enforcement officer stands by as people (R) arrive for the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025.—
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Goose Crowder #9 of the Troy Trojans throws the ball during the first quarter as Jordan Lovett #1 of the Troy Trojans defends against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina.—
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“Keeps (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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