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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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Three decades later, the problem of seeding trials persists.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Today, dazzle camouflage persists not as a tool for warfare but, primarily, as an expression of art and design.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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Japan Airlines employs thousands of ground crew workers, highlighting the scale of the challenge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 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 11 May. 2026.
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