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While the bison do help keep back some of the invasive grasses, Dennhardt explains that they create wallows and cause erosion.

From National Geographic Jan. 18, 2024

But I didn’t understand that was useful to keep back then.

From New York Times May 24, 2023

The fire service said people walking near water should also keep dogs on leads, time their walks to make the most of daylight and always keep back from the edge.

From BBC Jan. 9, 2023

As harsh as it sounds, there are certain places where it will not make sense to spend lots of money trying to keep back the tides.

From Washington Post Sep. 18, 2022

She pursed her lips together when she was done, like she had to struggle to keep back some words.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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