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.
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And with the holidays right around the corner, keep in mind that a sweet-smelling scented candle gift makes a lovely present for just about anyone on your list—from a coworker to your votive-loving mom.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Per Biography, it was recovered a year later and is now kept in storage.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home are a place where listeria can keep growing.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Connected workers are usually extroverted and empathetic networkers who naturally keep in touch and respond to others' needs.
—William Vanderbloemen, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Per Biography, it was recovered a year later and is now kept in storage.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home are a place where listeria can keep growing.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Connected workers are usually extroverted and empathetic networkers who naturally keep in touch and respond to others' needs.
—William Vanderbloemen, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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