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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Investors should keep in mind, however, that while these stocks may be hurt now by the news on TSA funding, they could get another boost when the companies report earnings in the coming weeks.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
You want your VPN to be as fast as possible, but keep in mind that any VPN will add overhead to your connection because of the constant encryption and decryption.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
On the Iran-Turkey border a man sells a service that helps Iranians outside their country keep in touch with loved ones inside.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
"Just keep in mind we still have work" to do.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
She could feel Chaol's eyes on her, though, reminding her to keep in the middle.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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