Keeping
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The only thing keeping them from taking over the galaxy is that they keep fighting each other.
Source: Colonel Kilgore -
In his heyday, Ric Flair was known for taking a devastating hit and keeping his feet, nonchalantly taking a few steps before literally face faulting.
Source: No Sell -
She's the only thing standing between the Crystal Empire and King Sombra, and pushes herself to the absolute brink of collapse keeping up the barrier preventing him from swooping in and taking over.
Source: Heroic Resolve
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