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keeping

[kee-ping] / ˈki pɪŋ /




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Unfazed by the crashing waves, 72-year-old Wu Feng-chiao yanks fistfuls of brownish-purple seaweed she will process into jelly, one of the last women in Taiwan keeping the marine harvest tradition alive.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Korkejian, too, spent much of those years traveling and keeping herself light on her feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

In keeping with a career full of memorable moments, Stokes took a wicket with the first he bowled after the announcement, sending Trent Bridge into raptures.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Meanwhile, investors will be keeping a close eye on tech stocks this week, after a broad selloff last week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 28, 2026

I tried to keep my tone as calm as Luc was keeping his.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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