keep under
Britishverb
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to remain or cause to remain below (a surface)
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(tr, adverb) to cause to remain unconscious
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(tr, adverb) to hold in submission
Example Sentences
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She’s bearing witness to a human dilemma our culture would prefer to keep under wraps, but Ortega might just as easily be doing an audio essay or podcast.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025
Vikki Howells, minister for further and higher education, called the changes to the EMA "a really generous package" which she wanted to "keep under review annually".
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2025
She had been reading studies and articles that showed psychedelic patients revealing truths they wanted to keep under wraps.
From Slate • Feb. 10, 2024
One of the hardest to keep under control is Ronald McDonald, which has body parts at different elevations, Jacob said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
"I said, come back with a search warrant, you want to see what I keep under my bed, but I let 'em have a good look from the door, satisfy 'em you weren't there."
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
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