keep in
phrasal verb
kept in; keeping in; keeps in
1
: to not show or express (something, such as an emotion)
You shouldn't keep your anger in all the time.
2
: to continue to provide (someone) with (something needed or wanted)
It's very expensive keeping my children in clothes that fit.
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Here are some facts to keep in mind when considering donation:
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There were other tariffs against China already in place from Trump’s first term, which former President Joe Biden largely kept in place.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Mar. 2025
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Frank Holmes, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Here are some key factors to keep in mind about how your track record as a tenant could affect your credit history, according to experts:
Rent reporting services
1.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
Here are some facts to keep in mind when considering donation:
Doctors and other medical professionals will always focus on providing the best possible care to a patient regardless of donor registration.
—Andrew Jones, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
There were other tariffs against China already in place from Trump’s first term, which former President Joe Biden largely kept in place.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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