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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Just keep in mind that all of those offer very limited free tiers.
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PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
The Yankees were as kept in the dark about Soto’s negotiations as the public.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
And there’s makeup included too, like the mascara and eyeliner Anne Hathaway keeps in her beauty bag.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Dust and wipe it down before taking it apart, and keep in a durable Christmas tree bag or bin, rather than a cardboard box.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
The Yankees were as kept in the dark about Soto’s negotiations as the public.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
And there’s makeup included too, like the mascara and eyeliner Anne Hathaway keeps in her beauty bag.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Dust and wipe it down before taking it apart, and keep in a durable Christmas tree bag or bin, rather than a cardboard box.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for keep in
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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