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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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The Reds tied the game two batters later and then scored a pair of runs on a sacrifice fly to right field that brought Seiya Suzuki to the ground against the wall while catching it.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026 -
Our tool runs on commodity infrastructure that any team with a credit card can spin up.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 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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It’s prized for sculpting a high-definition lip that holds up under the harshest red-carpet lighting.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parking, Passes and the Resort Math Standard parking is $25 per day for a regular-sized car, and the lot holds up to 10,000 cars.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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But a vast disconnect often persists between brand strategies and factory actualities.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That partnership propels their next chapter, even as scrutiny persists.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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This elliptical, enigmatic sentence, with its palindromic form (not unlike that of the Heart Sutra), signals the main thrust of Pau’s work, which employs structures of looping, repetition, and recursion to explore the space of ambiguity and uncertainty.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Currently, Zhang’s shop employs about 20 dim sum chefs.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Senior midfielder Peyton Brolley, Mane’s sister, continues to be impressed by her teammate and sibling.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the recording, which lasts over an hour, continues, Athena’s screams can be heard.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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If a super El Niño forms in the coming months and lasts into next year, climate scientists have said that global temperatures in 2027 could spike to record-breaking highs.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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