keep

Definition for keep

verb as in hold, maintain

verb as in prevent

verb as in commemorate; pay attention to

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Kennedy Smith finishes with 12 points, but No. 8 USC can’t keep up with No. 2 South Carolina in the second half of a 69-52 loss, the Trojans’ first loss of the season.

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"My fear keeps me from going to work... Whenever I see soldiers or any men I panic and hide myself away."

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The back-up bowler with the best average since 1914, kept on the sidelines by three all-time greats, is now a guaranteed starter.

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We just keep going right to the end and one of the craziest games.

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"The most important thing for me at that time, and I think for anybody, was keeping the roof over my head," he said.

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