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[keep] / kip /






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Under pressure from Edison and the other companies, the rule was weakened to allow utilities to keep the unused lines in place until executives decided they were “permanently abandoned.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

As the monthly premium is so low, I feel like we should keep it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

From giant debt deals to IPOs, tech companies keep raking in investor cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Officials said there were possibly two bears in the city and urged residents to keep their doors and windows locked.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

To the merchant, he says, “Thick rope, tarp to keep our goods dry. We’ll need the protection.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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