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
TikTok has “pioneered features and settings to protect teens and keep under 13s off the platform, issues the whole industry is grappling with,” the company said in a statement.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2024
She had been reading studies and articles that showed psychedelic patients revealing truths they wanted to keep under wraps.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2024
"This is a matter we will need to continue to keep under regular consideration," said the MCC on Monday.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 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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