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Example Sentences
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Despite his high profile, he kept out of the public eye, largely limiting his appearances to quarterly earnings calls.
As the media frenzy intensified, Epstein kept tabs on the prince by communicating about “PA” with Stern.
Arsenal defender Hinds has had an ankle injury that has kept her out for a few weeks but she could still be included.
From BBC
The area is dotted with smaller mines that have kept Tumbler Ridge in the coal business all along.
In New York, Duvall worked night shifts at the post office, washed dishes and kept auditioning.
From Los Angeles Times
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