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keep at

VERB
continue, endure
Synonyms
WEAK
be steadfast carry on complete drudge finish grind labor last maintain persevere persist remain slave stay stick toil
Antonyms
WEAK
discontinue give in give up

Example Sentences

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In effect: Set it and keep at it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Ukraine has learned to safeguard this trade by using naval drones to keep at bay Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

"It was tough for me to go in and ask why I am not the one getting picked after that. I still absolutely believe in myself so I just have to keep at it."

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

"This is totally doable. We just need to keep at it," she said.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

Then, to keep at a distance dogs or men, he took a sharpened lance, and went to rest under a hollow rock where swine were sleeping out of the w ind and rain.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer