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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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In that sense, if narrative runs on conflict, the differences among protesters are not a bug—they’re the story.—
Nancy Gibbs,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025 -
The content lab runs on nonstop A/B testing.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Giants at Empower Field at Mile High.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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The show features two Michaels — Connor Antico covers the Wham era; Winberry takes on the more weighty solo stuff.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Meyer's vivid descriptions paint a harrowing picture that holds up just as well as the film version's finale scenes.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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New to the service this month is the excellent 1983 adaptation of Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes, a masterpiece of all-ages horror that still holds up today.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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When the surplus was exposed as a phantom, the state was stuck with a chronic income/outgo gap that persists.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Encounters with Skinwalkers are often described in hushed tones, and the belief in their existence persists.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The film employs police bodycam footage from the aftermath of the altercation between Lorincz, who is White, and Owens, who was Black.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Emaar has invested $4 billion in Marassi North Coast, which employs around 20,000 people on-site and has already welcomed around four million tourists since April this year, says Alabbar.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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That will be something worth monitoring as the series continues.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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The code lasts until November 9, 2025.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The program at the facility lasts 90 days, after which patients go to the second part of the Wisconsin Community Services program, called Unlimited Potential — an outpatient clinic to access therapy and other services.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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While Fields retains the starting job heading into Week 7's matchup against the Carolina Panthers, Glenn has seemingly opened the door for a potential benching if his quarterback posts another subpar performance.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Standard whey protein powders derive their protein content from a substance called whey protein concentrate—whey protein that retains the fat and carbs of the original whey, according to Dada.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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