kept

Example Sentences

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The Bruins kept the heat on during a second quarter in which they made mistakes, seemed to lose momentum, then collected themselves to maintain their huge edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Thompson believes this encouraged other families to think about the future of the items they had kept for decades.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The items will be initially kept at the museum's collection centre in Nantgarw - where they will be cared for and made available for research and potentially prepared for public display.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Small children and pets should be kept near adults.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

As head of the Dutch Reformed Church’s program to reach Jews, Willem kept in touch with these things.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom