keep in
phrasal verb
kept in; keeping in; keeps in
1
: to not show or express (something, such as an emotion)
You shouldn't keep your anger in all the time.
2
: to continue to provide (someone) with (something needed or wanted)
It's very expensive keeping my children in clothes that fit.
Examples of keep in in a Sentence
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While losing your mucus plug can be a helpful indication that labor is approaching, just keep in mind that not all people notice it because it can be dislodged in small amounts over time.
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Elizabeth Stein, Cnm, Parents, 7 June 2024
They would be kept in those crates for up to an hour at a time without food or water, police told WGAL.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
Leasing is the default option for both vehicles as of this writing, but there are a few restrictions to keep in mind.
—Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 4 June 2024
The insects were kept in what were essentially Dixie cups.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 3 June 2024
The young bears were kept in an outdoor enclosure that mimicked their natural environment, according to the Humane Society.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
However, keep in mind that the remote itself is not app-controlled, so your partner will need to be in range to use the device.
—Emma Lowrie, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
Despite the tensions overseas, the potentially volatile effect on crude oil prices has been kept in check by spare production, according to recent U.S. Energy Information Administration projections.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
From uniting over health crises to keeping in touch through group chats, readers shared their secrets to close sibling bonds.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 May 2024
Elizabeth Stein, Cnm, Parents, 7 June 2024
They would be kept in those crates for up to an hour at a time without food or water, police told WGAL.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
Leasing is the default option for both vehicles as of this writing, but there are a few restrictions to keep in mind.
—Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 4 June 2024
The insects were kept in what were essentially Dixie cups.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 3 June 2024
The young bears were kept in an outdoor enclosure that mimicked their natural environment, according to the Humane Society.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
However, keep in mind that the remote itself is not app-controlled, so your partner will need to be in range to use the device.
—Emma Lowrie, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
Despite the tensions overseas, the potentially volatile effect on crude oil prices has been kept in check by spare production, according to recent U.S. Energy Information Administration projections.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
From uniting over health crises to keeping in touch through group chats, readers shared their secrets to close sibling bonds.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 May 2024
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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