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Discover LudwigThe phrase "appeared to keep" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing someone's behavior or actions that seem to maintain a certain state or condition.
Example: "She appeared to keep her composure even in the face of adversity."
Alternatives: "seemed to maintain" or "looked like she was holding on to".
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The heavy police presence appeared to keep transients away.
Lord Mandelson has appeared to keep Mr Brown's premiership afloat in recent days.
On Saturday, they appeared to keep hope alive with a 13-0 victory.
When asked about whether the warrant should be contestable, Clare appeared to keep the option open.
The image appeared to keep with a long and rich tradition in Russia of using photomontage as a political instrument.
An excess of optimism during the negotiation process appeared to keep House Speaker Paul Ryan and other leaders from getting buy-in from reluctant members.
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Provigil appears to keep people awake with less of the jitteriness or risk of addiction than caffeine or amphetamines.
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