Exist
Exist verb - To have life.
Usage example: strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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In one episode, Baird tells Jenkins that they can't just pretend that magic does not exist and keep telling people that it was "swamp gas".
Source: Series / The Librarians (2014) - It comes into play at times, though political officers exist to keep it in check.
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Good thing for him the Dragon Balls exist, as they allow him to keep trying again until even he gets it right.
Source: Pride
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