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kept

[kept] / kɛpt /
ADJECTIVE
preserved
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“The first time I spoke to Sheina after it happened, she just kept saying, ‘I want this movie to cut.

From The Wall Street Journal

The agreement was kept under wraps because Jump wanted to avoid any regulatory scrutiny, the lawsuit said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has said the fire may have been sparked by its 100-year-old transmission line in Eaton Canyon, which it kept in place even though it hadn’t served customers since 1971.

From Los Angeles Times

He was initially refused because of his lack of military experience but he "kept coming back until they took him", she says with a faint smile.

From BBC

The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd rejects these concerns, insisting its animals are kept in the best conditions, exceeding licensing requirements.

From BBC