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The phrase "and tries to keep" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing someone's efforts to maintain or preserve something, often in a continuous or habitual manner.
Example: "She works hard and tries to keep her home organized despite her busy schedule."
Alternatives: "and attempts to maintain" or "and strives to uphold".
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He keeps it simple and tries to keep things moving".
She shrinks back a bit and tries to keep calm.
He is allergic to wheat, and tries to keep things gluten free.
Instead, it demands specific features from each of them, and tries to keep them all afloat.
He reads a good deal and tries to keep informed of happenings in other countries.
He straightens his tie and tries to keep the horror at bay.
Williams has witnessed scary fights between residents and tries to keep to herself.
She edits articles, makes decisions, provides moral support to the troops and tries to keep the big picture in view.
The mud sucks your feet and tries to keep a hold of them; failing that, it settles for your shoes.
Justin Timberlake, bearded, sidles into the corners of the movie, and tries to keep up with her.
In this room, Tenzing receives the public and tries to keep up his end of whatever conversations he gets into.
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