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The phrase "only to keep" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express a purpose or intention behind an action or decision. Example: "I studied hard for weeks, only to keep failing the exams." This sentence shows that the person's intention in studying was to pass the exams, but they were unsuccessful. Another example: "She accepted the job offer, only to keep her family financially stable." This sentence conveys that the person took the job in order to support their family's financial needs.
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They plan only to keep it undeveloped.
The mysteries, and the fascination, seem only to keep growing.
The campaign needed only to keep on the attack.
He has only to keep his eyes open, and his ears".
They really serve only to keep our gadgets, and heads, dry.
They also continued to hone his curveball and changeup, if only to keep hitters honest.
Such a system serves only to keep inflating the pay of C.E.O.'s in many industries.
He notes that Alice Munro announced her retirement in 2006, only to keep writing.
But respect him or not, he wants only to keep winning.
More than once, he has promised to disband his militia, only to keep fighting.
How disappointed they were when I got better only to keep up this ridiculous religious practice.
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