keep at

Example Sentences

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In effect: Set it and keep at it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

"There's no career progression. I've almost kind of plateaued in the hope that I can keep at the job that I currently do."

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Maye says he and his teammates just want to keep at it.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Ukraine has learned to safeguard this trade by using naval drones to keep at bay Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Tears slid down Ophie’s deep brown cheeks, and she buried her face in her hands, all the feelings she’d tried to keep at bay overwhelming her.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland