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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After the Journal Sentinel report was published, Berrien blasted the reporting and stood by his campaign.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
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However, a handful of schools and colleges stood by their employees' right to freedom of speech while under pressure from right-wing politicians and personalities.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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This week, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson defended the decision to drop the case.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Many people hailed her audacious attempt, while others defended her for not wanting to leave the house.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Kept (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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