for keeps
Example Sentences
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I’d been friendly with the group before, but now we were bonded for keeps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025
He kept an eye out for Selener — and now he has her for keeps.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024
"Penny Lane is in our ears and in our eyes - and this time it's for keeps."
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023
Kevin Kiermaier is playing for keeps — and the Toronto Blue Jays may not be too keen on what he’s keeping.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2021
He told me I could have it for keeps.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
