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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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Pivetta lasted just three innings and allowed six runs on March 26.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026 -
The right-hander allowed two runs on two hits with three strikeouts and two walks in five innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney+) Lunella Lafayette (voiced by Diamond White), a genius teen and protector of her New York City neighborhood, takes on the challenges of superhero life alongside her massive partner, Devil Dinosaur (Fred Tatasciore).—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 11-year-old takes on five rivals in the $50,000 stakes, the first of four races on the card.—
Sean Clancy,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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The camera holds on them mid-ascent.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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If the line holds up and Kohl and Gaines are as good as advertised, the Panthers could be dangerous.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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One notable feature is the hidden bit storage compartment, which includes a magnetic base that holds up to four standard S2 bits for a total of six in the entire multitool – the original Joat stored just two.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
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In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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If inflation persists or the Fed delays rate cuts, HELOC rates could rise again quickly, driving up the price of your line of credit.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s Hormuz blockade employs a similar strategy to the one deployed by the Houthis on the other end of the Arabian Peninsula.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Born in a garage 40 years ago, my company now employs 100 hardworking Mississippians and supplies more than 10,000 retail stores nationwide.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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But if McMahon continues to struggle, Boone may not have much of a choice but to abandon the platoon plans.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The district also continues to fight for full accreditation while facing an ongoing state audit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Simply wet your hat with water, wring it out and wave it for instant cooling that lasts up to two hours.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seeding meetings for playoffs also could be delayed depending on how long a strike lasts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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