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[keep] / kip /






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“We have a responsibility to keep people safe.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Citi actually expects the market to keep forging ahead.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

After missing the World Cup four years ago, he said it will take a lot more than an ankle injury to keep him off the field this time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A judge is deciding whether to keep him in custody.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Hi, Nana,” Ruby says, barely able to keep the dismay from her voice.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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