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continue
[kə'ntɪnju]
We cannot continue several servants any longer
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keep
['kip]
Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
We kept the work going as long as we could
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keep_on
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retain
[rɪ'teɪn]
She retained her composure
She retains a lawyer
this garment retains its shape even after many washings