as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
no longer was able to hew to the party line and so he switched political parties
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A day after the singer, 38, shocked fans by walking the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet with a blonde bob — a far departure from her trademark long locks — Pratt, 41, defended his wife against hate comments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 May 2025 -
After seeing his pleas for peace talks or a ceasefire go unanswered for months, Trump conceded that he’s defended Putin in discussions over what to do next about Russia’s new attacks in Ukraine.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Most commentators and experts are focused on the extreme economic and geopolitical damage of the tariffs themselves, while GOP lawmakers stand by, happy to let Trump flagrantly sidestep a law Congress had written.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The Maine Department of Education was found noncompliant with Title IX protections in March after the state stood by its LGBTQ+ protections, including allowing transgender athletes to participate in sports.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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“Hew (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hew%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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