Keep up
Keep up verb - To continue to operate or to meet one's needs.
Supply
Supply verb - To put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption.
Usage example: the stable will supply safety helmets, but we need to bring our own riding boots
Both terms in one sentence
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They manage to convince him that chicken (one of the most common foods there is) is a rare delicacy but of course they'll try to keep up a steady supply.
Source: Worthless Yellow Rocks -
Roy uses this law to make a hydra pass out, as its blood supply couldn't keep up with the number of heads it was growing.
Source: Square/Cube Law - Where the enemies have ridiculous reach, ranged attacks and are near-impossible to hit unless you're standing right on top of them, while Jennifer has a (rapidly dwindling) supply of sugar to try and keep up with the damage.
Source: Easy Levels, Hard Bosses
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