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While shares in top energy companies have risen since mid-2017, they have failed to keep step with recovering crude markets, opening up a historically unusual performance gap.

From Reuters Jan. 5, 2018

Unlike so many defensive midfielders, he has a raw pace to keep step with the fastest attacking players in the league.

From The Guardian Dec. 14, 2015

Leaders are the ones who keep faith with the past, keep step with the present, and keep the promise to posterity.

From Forbes Dec. 30, 2014

Within the United States, government regulation has also failed to keep step with new technologies that allow scientists to alter viruses and even synthesize new ones.

From Washington Post

They walked slowly down the fruit-scented lane together, Sally’s shoulder sometimes touching David’s coatsleeve, her short legs striving to keep step with his long ones.

From Girl Alone by Anne Austin




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