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keeping
noun(keep-ing)
the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
Synonyms: guardianship, safekeeping,
Examples:
He left his car in my keeping.
keeping
noun(keep-ing)
the act of retaining something
Synonyms: holding, retention,
keeping
noun(keep-ing)
conformity or harmony
Examples:
His behavior was not in keeping with the occasion.

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