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as in runs on
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as in takes on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps (on)
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The spacecraft runs on supercold liquid methane and liquid oxygen—a lot of liquid oxygen and liquid methane, too much for the first stage of the rocket to muscle off the ground.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025 -
The most notable difference is that the IQ is powered by a battery, while the classic Escalade runs on gasoline.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Giants at Empower Field at Mile High.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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The show features two Michaels — Connor Antico covers the Wham era; Winberry takes on the more weighty solo stuff.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, Alphabet’s rally can remain on track so long as earnings growth holds up.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meyer's vivid descriptions paint a harrowing picture that holds up just as well as the film version's finale scenes.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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The White House warned that millions of low-income families could lose their Women, Infants, and Children benefits by early November if the shutdown persists and the program doesn't receive additional funding.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As the crisis persists, efforts to negotiate a peaceful transition have gained traction, but Maduro’s grip on power and the fractured opposition present steep challenges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rose Batteries employs about 30 people at the Corporate Court location, according to the company.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite the conviction, Williams continues to assert his innocence.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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While oil continues to drive Saudi Arabia's economy, the kingdom is now expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports to diversify its growth avenues.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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The average walk-through lasts about two hours and costs about $1,200 per hour.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of cargo backups at these Texas ports due to unpaid employees calling in sick.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Free Press retains editorial control of this work.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite its modern exterior design, the Buzz retains some signatures of yesteryear’s vehicles.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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