Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Sell off
Sell off verb - Get rid of by selling, usually at reduced prices.
Both terms in one sentence
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Thus, the only way to keep the game from glitching out halfway through was to periodically sell off piles of equipment to Forge, the only way to eliminate a piece of equipment altogether.
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Unwinnable Training Simulation: The corrupt judge and policeman set up an unwinnable driving course to ensure the traffic-school students will all fail, allowing the pair to sell off their cars and keep the money.
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Casey and Josh found themselves having to sell off a majority stake in the Cornelia Marie to finance a major overhaul and find themselves worried about whether or not they'll be able to keep their jobs and the boat.
Source: Series / Deadliest Catch
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