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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So keep in mind that your financial situation — as an individual and as a couple — could look very different years from now.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
"It was like we'd all known each other before meeting that day, and we still keep in touch now," said Sam.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
But that being said, you have to keep in mind that we are getting this information secondhand, it’s a juror note that’s being interpreted and characterized by Reddington.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
How many offensive linemen will the Chargers keep in the wake of starting center Tyler Biadasz’ season-ending left knee injury?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
John tinkers with the Enigma machine we keep in the room.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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