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keep out

verb
  1. To refrain from entering a place or condition. (intransitive) · After being warned, he kept out.
  2. To restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition. (transitive) · The warning kept him out.
  3. To dress up.
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“Well, maybe a wee nip would keep out the raw morning chill.
The Valley of Fear, p. 10 · C1
“Now what is vague is doubtful; and it was a wise man who said, ‘when in doubt, keep out.’”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 476 · C1
With this sum he could manage to keep out of difficulties.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1074 · C1

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