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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At his confirmation hearing, senators will ask him to defend that dangerous, alternative reality.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025 -
When one poster on the Overton, TX Citizens Forum Facebook page reported in early January that the rooster tried to attack her husband outside the store, people were quick to defend Ol’ Red’s character.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
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As the prepares to elect a new chair, outgoing leader says should have stood by in the 2024 race.—
Amir Daftari,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Despite her allegations, Vinny stood by his claims that he's also dealt with infidelity at the hands of Angelina.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The pair are accused by prosecutors of accepting bribes from David and Andy Duong before the 2022 mayoral election, in the form of $95,000 in direct payments and negative campaign mailers against Thao’s opponent, Loren Taylor.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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All sales are final on purchases made on or after January 30, 2025. Returns can be done for purchases made before January 30, 2025, only until February 12, 2025 Gift cards will be accepted through February 12, 2025.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
6 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 9 Feb. 2025.
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