Cut it
Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Both terms in one sentence
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He was born that way, probably to keep cynical older viewers from wondering if he had to cut it off himself to be included in the group.
Source: Token White - The director and the song's lyricist Howard Ashman fought tooth and nail to keep the sequence, saying it was a bad idea to cut it because of "one snot-nosed brat".
Source: Award Bait Song -
After the Sket Dan was officially formed, she cut it out (but decides to keep herself as a blonde) to start fresh and forget her "Onihime" past.
Source: Manga / Sket Dance
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