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as in held on
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as in signed (up or on)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept (on)
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The runoff election will be held on June 16 across the state.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 June 2026 -
And this year, Democratic voters held on to their ballots longer amid an unsettled governor’s race.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Beyond his cachet, which reportedly attracted other suitors like the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 61-year-old Laviolette has long employed a forward-thinking, engaging and offensively aggressive style.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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According to Patel, one suspect allegedly targeted the Jewish Federation in Bloomfield Township that day, while another, who was employed by the university, vandalized the home of the University of Michigan's president.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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After trying to defend himself and push people away, the man was taken to the ground from behind and kicked before his cellphone was stolen, according to the NYPD.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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James Norton kicked us off, and that was lovely.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The grand property later took on a radically different role as the state-of-the-art St George's Hospital, rebuilt in 1825 by architect William Wilkins, the mind behind London’s National Gallery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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As heir to the throne, Elizabeth ultimately took on a role she wasn't born for.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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The former hedge fund manager ran on a progressive platform, promising to slash electricity bills by 25%, build 1 million new homes and rollout single-payer health insurance.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Koch left office in 1989, after losing his campaign for an unprecedented fourth term to David Dinkins, who ran on the promise of easing racial tensions.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Phillips retained his role as the first-team slot corner for most of the spring.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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At the same time, the Ellisons have retained Jeffrey Kessler to get in the legal octagon for them if the state throws down.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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As supporters continued singing, waving flags and celebrating into the evening, anticipation for the match only intensified.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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In his three-year tenure, Cribbs continued Keller’s longtime softball success, leading the Indians during a 37-7 district record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Two men were convicted Monday, and the BBC’s investigation found evidence that a young Russian diplomat had recruited the pair.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The psychologist’s adult nephew has been recruited by an environmentalist who believes that the psychologist’s case files hold the key to saving the forest.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Kept (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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