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as in held on
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as in signed (up or on)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept (on)
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Notably, the latest debate over TikTok coincided with China’s national cybersecurity week, held on Sept 15-21.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025 -
The two-run homer cut into the Royals’ three-run lead, but KC held on to win 8-4 on Tuesday night.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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What was once ran on the weekends is now an every-home-game occurrence, and Lichtenauer said the event continues to be a fan favorite.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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Hochman, who ran on a tough-on-crime platform, has been vocal about the brothers' lack of rehabilitation.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Baywatch, which had been in development at Fox since winter 2024, kicked into higher gear in early 2025 when Nix, who has a direct deal with Fox Entertainment, was brought in as new writer.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers’ offense down the field and Chase McLaughlin kicked the game-winning field goal.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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On the stand, Nash testified to Combs’ ill-treatment Fine during the years he was employed.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Clarke has been employed with Broward County Public Schools since December 2024.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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The search for more potential victims of a mass shooting at a Michigan church continued into Monday, after a gunman killed at least four people while hundreds were worshiping on Sunday morning.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, their defensive struggles continued once again.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the brand grew, however, Laine emerged as the company's director of guides, while her husband took on the position of director of programming.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wizards of Waverly Place star David Henrie took on the role of Ted and Tracy's son, Luke.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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In a TikTok video shared by the account @costcofinds, content creator Laura Lamb held up the calendar to herself, which is just about as tall as her.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The defense for Texas has held up its end of the bargain, stopping the run well, allowing one of the lowest rushing yard totals per game in the country.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Broader Context The federal government has in recent years conducted several high-profile investigations into classified documents retained by former senior officials.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Harness said his office will pause its investigation until the PSU completes its review, and because Anderson has retained an attorney to sue the city, ostensibly.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Kept (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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