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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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But a Dan Brown caper also runs on a certain kind of intellectual fuel.—
Book Marks
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025 -
After Cincinnati Reds All-Star Andrew Abbott had more runs on his line score than innings in Friday’s loss to the New York Mets, Reds manager Terry Francona noted that the 26-year-old lefty hadn’t lost his stuff, but his swagger.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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After a pause, the composition takes on a searching quality, as the melody travels from one instrument to the next, including a compelling viola solo performed by principal viola Maiya Papach, eventually fading out to nothing, leaving the audience suspended in uneasy quiet.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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In this reimagining of the dramatic case of Amanda Knox, Grace Van Patten takes on the role of the American study abroad student who was accused of killing her roommate, Meredith Kercher.—
James Mercadante,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Battery life holds up for long commutes, and Android users get the bonus of LDAC streaming.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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In practice, standardization rarely holds up.—
Kathleen Hurley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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If secrecy persists, gently ask if there are aspects of their life that feel hard to discuss.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, homelessness still persists even as advocates use both approaches.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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The transatlantic defense alliance employs the principle that an attack on one is an attack on all.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fruitist supplies over 12,500 retail stores across 28 countries—including Walmart, Whole Foods, and Costco—and employs about 1,200 people globally.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s attorneys on Thursday had submitted an emergency request to pause a lower-court ruling, which barred Cook’s firing from taking effect while her lawsuit against the president’s action continues.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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There’s a reason a new generation of editors continues to fall in love with the brand, and the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is one of them.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The battery lasts up to a year and is easily replaceable when that time comes.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Deliver a genuine human experience that starts from the moment a client requests more information and lasts beyond the receipt of their purchase.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The soft details include a tagless design and chafe-free stitching, and the crew neck retains its shape well.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is a retro profile that still retains a contemporary appeal.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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