Hold on
Hold on verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.
Kept
Kept adjective - (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded.
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Murphy responded, "Hold on and I'll let you talk to one," put the radio down, and kept on fighting.
Source: Kinda Busy Here -
This trait is shown already in the first str'p.Marc (singing): We gotta hold on, ready or not...Victor (to himself): Oh, I know that one...Victor (singing off-key): YOU GIVE UP THE BRIGHT WHEN IT'S KEPT IN A POT!
Source: Webcomic / Com'c
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