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  1. transitive verb To retain possession of: kept the change; must keep your composure.
  2. transitive verb To have as a supply: keep an ax in the shed.
  3. transitive verb To provide (a family, for example) with maintenance and support: "There's little to earn and many to keep” (Charles Kingsley).
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  • Zero Carbonista's wind-powered car with no name keeps moving forward Zerocarbonista releases last latest video on wind-powered sports car Want to make your car sound turbocharged? —  AutoblogGreen
  • No surprise, then, that John Elway's name keeps popping up. —  Greeley Tribune - Top Stories
  • San Diego had its wettest November-December combo in 23 years, yet the dreaded "D" word keeps popping up. —  AroundTheCapitol.com
  • The White House has asked Congressmen from the region to send suggestions and Criss 'name keeps popping up. —  The Daily News - News
  • I think most are big enough to take a little controversial free speech -- keeps the juices flowing!! —  PCLinuxOS-Forums
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