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keep after

Idioms  

  1. Make a persistent effort regarding; also, persistently urge someone to do something. For example, We'll have to keep after the cobwebs, or He won't get anything done unless you keep after him. Also see keep at, def. 2.

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He added, "These men are standing with dignity and honor, and continuing to keep after it."

From Fox News • Mar. 1, 2022

What she’s up to: In December, Trump appointed her to the board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a position she’ll keep after the administration.

From Slate • May 12, 2021

William Nylander, a restricted free agent, will be a priority to keep after consecutive 61-point seasons.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2018

“That’s why you have to keep after it, poking away.”

From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2016

“You know good’n’well if I didn’t keep after him, he wouldn’t ever do a blessed thing.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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