as in adheres (to)
to give steadfast support to
always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular
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keeps to
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as in follows
to act according to the commands of
Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?
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Still, crew chief Tony Brothers stands by his poor officiating.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026 -
Dickinson was surprised to hear it multiple times, but stands by the sentiment.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The city attorney reviews and approves contracts and ordinances for legal compliance, defends the city against lawsuits, and brings civil lawsuits on behalf of the city.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
20 May 2026
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But the Lakers would have been in a tough spot without Smart this season, a player who still defends multiple positions at a high level and has a knack for making critical plays on both ends.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Keeps (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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