Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Take back
Take back verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Both terms in one sentence
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He could then quite legally take back and keep the Key.
Source: Summon Everyman Hero -
Glenn makes Roy take back the brushes he gave Diane and tries to keep his son away from him.
Source: Wife-Basher Basher -
However, he hides this fact, making Tim believe he could take back the power at any time, but offering to let him keep them if he kills their mutual enemies, the Deegan family.
Source: Faustian Rebellion
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