Finish
Finish verb - To bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done.
Keep up
Keep up verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.
Usage example: let's hope this beautiful weather keeps up for the rest of our vacation
Both terms in one sentence
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He gives you the Hookshot if you can keep up with him in a race, and a Heart Piece if you finish in under a minute.
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In Stage 6, you have to chase after it without falling too far behind, and if you keep up, you must finish it off in Stage 7 using your guns.
Source: "Get Back Here!" Boss -
The war with the Thals has been going on so long that instead of using expensive laser weaponry, they're down to conventional gunpowder arms, and if things keep up they're going to finish with bows and arrows.
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