Example Sentences

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Officials branded these visits as “wellness checks,” ostensibly aimed at ensuring that the children in question did not fall victim to human trafficking and were keeping up with their obligations for their immigration cases.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Firefighters then worked to winch the plane from the sea and Hampshire police were keeping the aircraft secure until it can be recovered, said the fire service.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

"Tea, coffee, cookies, wafers, water are free," she said, adding that staff were keeping a coal-fired heater burning "round the clock".

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

His sweeper and cutter were keeping the Brewers off balance.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

“I know you probably won’t ever come around to liking me after our introduction,” he said, “but I am sorry. It didn’t occur to me that you were keeping that information secret.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken