as in adhered (to)
to give steadfast support to
always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular
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kept to
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as in obeyed
to act according to the commands of
Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?
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Osaka stood by a reception desk, apparently early for her driver.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026 -
Police on the scene noted that after firing those fatal shots, Myers stood by the body and made no attempt to perform life-saving measures.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Maksymowski and Fountain Valley’s Alyssa Ton defended their titles in the 200 and 500 freestyles.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The people who fought for this country, defended our freedoms, and sacrificed for our communities are being told there is suddenly not enough money for programs that support them.—
Anne Brensley,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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“Kept (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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