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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The meat department foam trays for holding fresh meat also weren’t kept in their original packaging, safe from contamination.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
In many instances, these dogs are kept in conditions that are damaging to them both physically and mentally.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
And keep in mind, Hasan never called himself a journalist.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Though these procedures are noninvasive, there are certain things to keep in mind to prevent complications, such as:6
Ultraviolet (UV) ray protection: Protect your skin from UV rays from sunlight; do not sunbathe or use a tanning bed.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
In many instances, these dogs are kept in conditions that are damaging to them both physically and mentally.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
And keep in mind, Hasan never called himself a journalist.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Though these procedures are noninvasive, there are certain things to keep in mind to prevent complications, such as:6
Ultraviolet (UV) ray protection: Protect your skin from UV rays from sunlight; do not sunbathe or use a tanning bed.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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