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

Recent Examples on the Web To this day, the cast that included Martin Sheen as President Jed Bartlet, still keeps in touch — and has a group chat. Julie Jordan, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024 The show didn’t get picked up, but Philipps and Fey kept in close touch. Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024 Not a dealbreaker, but something to keep in mind if your child frequently plays Osmo or other iPad games that require the tablet to be out of the case. Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024 Overtime, with regular use the seal can weaken, which is something to keep in mind. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2024 Treatment of those children has been a concern for years, highlighted in January by a lawsuit alleging kids at the Adair County Youth Detention Center, the site of a high-profile riot in 2022, have been mistreated and kept in disturbing conditions. The Courier-Journal, 12 Mar. 2024 And though Alba Botanica makes sunscreen, keep in mind that this product does not protect against sunburn. Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 The salad can also be made a few hours ahead and kept in the refrigerator in a covered container until ready to serve. Adrienne Cheatham, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024 Although the lottery is less of a numbers game and more about luck, participants should keep in mind an important figure: 41 million. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024

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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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