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keep

Architecture the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
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Keep

Inner tower of a castle.
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keep, donjon

keep
The stronghold of a medieval castle, usually in the form of a massive tower, and a place of residence, esp. in times of siege.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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To base one's calculations on an expectation that wage-earners will continue to receive pay rises that fail to keep pace with the cost of living is as cynical as it is depressing.
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Summary: Jeddah, Jumada Al-Awwal 07, 1432 / April 11, 2011, SPA -- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed here today a memorandum of understanding with the Australian Department of Infrastructure and Transport, agreeing on the operational framework for air transport services to keep pace with...
The fall was caused by take-home pay failing to keep pace with rising prices, with steep increases in the cost of clothes, shoes and food.
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