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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In my day, theater chains printed film marketing assets onto a round plastic bucket that you’d designate as the “throw-up bucket” to keep under your bed in case of emergency.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
Jeanie Buss has served as the Lakers' governor since that time - a position she's reportedly going to keep under the terms of the sale to Mr Walter.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 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
But last year, the virus grew milder but more infectious, making it less dangerous but tough to keep under control.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 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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