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to keep back
[phrase form: keep]
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He had to keep back his frustration and maintain a calm demeanor.
She couldn't keep back her tears when she heard the sad news.
He struggled to keep back his laughter during the serious meeting.
It was challenging for her to keep back her anger in the face of criticism.
The manager kept back the news about the upcoming layoffs until the staff meeting.
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