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[keep] / kip /






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“But I can’t even afford to keep this running.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Lee got his friends to enter the water to help keep the teenager's head above the surface while he swam to get help from a dad who was in a dinghy with his son.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

“Even the contractors have lobbied with us to keep TPS extending, because they would lose a lot of manpower in this area,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

But here’s a thought: Maybe the problem is not with Tennessee law but instead with the ethical standards that keep reputable medical professionals from participating in executions.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

He planned to keep the Prince Charming act up all night.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

“Crazy, right? AR keeps calling me a vet,” James said, chuckling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Daiwa trims its target price for the company to 270,000 won from 273,000 won but keeps a buy rating.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The 55-year-old magician spent decades performing a trick once dismissed as legend, and still keeps photographs and newspaper clippings from his years of international fame.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

"The benefit for Laos is it keeps China happy," Kurlantzick said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

She has Leo’s undivided attention, though Denny keeps rubbing at his sneakers.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

In his office in the small village centre, Muhos mayor Kimmo Hinno told AFP that Google's "massive investment" kept him busy these days as "no industry of this type" existed here at present.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Winning the Trinity League opener at Saddleback College kept the Eagles undefeated at 6-0.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Asked by Brain's defence barrister why they kept returning, the women said they feared being cut out of the movement which had become their life.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

McCarthy kept the relationship secret and tried to make it look legal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Sadie revealed a tub she’d kept back, asking Max to help her dump the breads in her cauldron.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

CBS News reported a day earlier that Clayton was the likely pick and that the administration had discussed keeping him in his intelligence post, with Trump expected to make a final decision shortly.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

"But by far, the loudest feedback we heard was from people who were enthusiastic supporters of the category, fellow music creators expressing their encouragement for keeping it."

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Be sure you’re attending networking events, staying in touch with old bosses and colleagues, and keeping your resume up to date.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Larry Bensky had written to McCarthy, care of his parents, but had difficulty keeping track of him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

He starts after me, stiff-legged because of his hip but still keeping up as we race through the station.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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