keep in
Britishverb
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(intr; also preposition) to stay indoors
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(tr) to restrain (an emotion); repress
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(tr) to detain (a schoolchild) after hours as a punishment
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(of a fire) to stay alight or to cause (a fire) to stay alight
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(tr, prep) to allow a constant supply of
her prize money kept her in new clothes for a year
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to maintain good relations with
Example Sentences
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On the other hand, it has to make interest payments on the deposits that banks keep in their Fed accounts.
While concerns about gambling are important, they should be kept in perspective.
The team behind it rebuilt Miley Stewart’s living room and rotating closet, with actual outfits from the show that Cyrus had kept in storage.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s also worth keeping in mind ways to double or even triple these savings.
From MarketWatch
Most moved away, but the group kept in touch by emailing, texting and calling.
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