as in to stick (to or with)
to give steadfast support to
always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular
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keep to
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as in obey
to act according to the commands of
Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?
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The visiting Catalans regularly strolled through the first line of pressure that night — with Vinicius Jr and Mbappe unconvincing in defending from the front in a 4-4-2 formation before Barca overloaded the midfield with their technical, creative players.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
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Musk has defended the access, saying the goal of DOGE—an office within the executive branch established by President Trump via executive order—is to identify and stop government waste.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
7 Feb. 2025
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The scoop and level method is what our Test Kitchen stands by.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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The majority of citizens are in favor of giving prohibition a try and stand by the council in its decision.—
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Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Learning Network,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Smith said none of the current trustees will be accepting health benefits, which is consistent with all other cemetery districts in San Diego County.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Keep (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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