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The phrase "able to keep it" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing someone's capability to maintain or retain something, whether it's an object, a promise, or a secret.
Example: "She was always able to keep it a secret, no matter how much pressure she faced."
Alternatives: "capable of maintaining it" or "able to retain it".
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Don't get a snake if you aren't absolutely sure you will be able to keep it for its entire lifespan.
A tactic insinuates itself into the other's place, fragmentarily, without taking it over in its entirety, without being able to keep it at a distance.
Mr Obama repeatedly assured voters that those who have insurance would be able to keep it.
"We've been able to keep it healthy and strong," he says.
"I was in trouble the whole game, but I was able to keep it close".
I have it right now, but I don't know if I'll be able to keep it".
We bought the apartment with a view, so we should be able to keep it, right?
"I want to be able to keep it off and maintain it all year," he said.
Neither side seems willing to make peace or necessarily able to keep it.
"There's no way he'll be able to keep it up," Conn said.
They plan a drastic cleanup of the cottage and hope to be able to keep it.
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