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[keep] / kip /






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"We were really close to a deal, but they keep tapping us along."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

With the U.S. facing elimination in the 2010 group stage, Donovan stepped up with a 91st-minute winner to keep his side in the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It reported that a small rise in funding for day-to-day spending was not enough to keep pace with rising costs and demand, particularly on social care.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Under normal circumstances, IP6 helps keep Cul4A activity under control.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The ones in the race are determined to keep climbing, and the kids on the ground are cheering them on.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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