as in to stick (to or with)
to give steadfast support to
always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular
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keep to
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as in obey
to act according to the commands of
Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?
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For weeks, the White House and Homeland Security officials have defended deporting the 29-year-old Maryland father to a Salvadoran prison, after acknowledging in court that it was done in error and against an immigration judge's court order.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 May 2025 -
Following his controversial decision to play the Lakers’ second-half starters for the entirety of Game 4 — a first in NBA playoff history — Redick defended the decision at his practice media availability and his pre-Game 5 availability.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Chanel Chance Eau Splendide Eau de Parfum $143 NORDSTROM West stands by Chanel’s latest fragrance as a top contender for summer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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In what may be a reply from Hathaway herself, the recipient stands by her husband and refuses to settle the claim.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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In effect, New York claimed the right to dictate energy policy for all of New England, whether the citizens who actually reside in that region accepted and agreed with New York’s energy policies, or not.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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At what cost? The United States already has this type of agreement with the government of El Salvador, which notably has been accepting Venezuelan nationals and housing them in the country's notorious Terrorism Confinement Center, known as CECOT.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Keep (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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