keep from
phrasal verb
kept from; keeping from; keeps from
1
: to not do or experience (something)
She found it hard to keep from laughing.
It's difficult to keep from feeling worried about this situation.
It was hard to keep from confusing the twins.
2
: to prevent or stop (someone or something) from doing or experiencing (something)
She's been trying to keep herself from eating too much candy.
An umbrella will keep you from getting wet.
I don't want to keep you from (doing) your work.
3
: to not tell (something) to (someone)
What information are you keeping from me?
They think the government is keeping the truth from us.
Examples of keep from in a Sentence
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There are far too many potential participants, particularly those who are economically vulnerable — whether due to limited financial resources or other social drivers of health — who are kept from taking part in clinical research simply due to the cost.
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Stacy Hurt, STAT, 23 May 2024
And while Murdoch and Morgan were kept from the lawsuit, Fancourt said the claimants could bring new accusations against additional journalists and private investigators allegedly involved in the snooping.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
Annie couldn’t get properly seated, and grabbed the chairlift to keep from falling.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024
And, to conserve everyone’s energy, teams play two innings at a time (e.g., six outs), to keep from changing sides as often.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2024
Try wearing soft, relaxed-fit bras to keep from adding unnecessary pressure to your breasts.
—Tiffany Eve Lawrence, Parents, 3 May 2024
Charles’ grandfather King George VI died from a lung cancer that was kept from the public, press and perhaps even the monarch himself.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
This loophole means that not only is the NRC never told about these errors, but they can also be kept from the patient.
—Pam Kohl and Bill Kiser, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
The interviewers did not see the applicants’ résumés ahead of time and were largely kept from talking to one another about the candidates.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Stacy Hurt, STAT, 23 May 2024
And while Murdoch and Morgan were kept from the lawsuit, Fancourt said the claimants could bring new accusations against additional journalists and private investigators allegedly involved in the snooping.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
Annie couldn’t get properly seated, and grabbed the chairlift to keep from falling.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024
And, to conserve everyone’s energy, teams play two innings at a time (e.g., six outs), to keep from changing sides as often.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2024
Try wearing soft, relaxed-fit bras to keep from adding unnecessary pressure to your breasts.
—Tiffany Eve Lawrence, Parents, 3 May 2024
Charles’ grandfather King George VI died from a lung cancer that was kept from the public, press and perhaps even the monarch himself.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
This loophole means that not only is the NRC never told about these errors, but they can also be kept from the patient.
—Pam Kohl and Bill Kiser, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
The interviewers did not see the applicants’ résumés ahead of time and were largely kept from talking to one another about the candidates.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Keep from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20from. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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