keep up with

Example Sentences

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Older La Nacional members were in tears, and the air conditioning struggled to keep up with the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The flat pension, which does not keep up with inflation increases, is substantially higher.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

After three rounds the pair started to tire as they gave everything to keep up with the high pace of the contest.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Attrition has spread its staff thin, making it difficult to keep up with its other responsibilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He tramped steadily down the hill slopes without even turning to see whether Taran and the others were able to keep up with him.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander