Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see keep, honest.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To continue to compete strongly against someone despite being in an inferior position, so as not to allow one's opponent an easy victory.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Antonyms: none provided
History
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