keep in
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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The wallabies and deer were being kept in a garden used by the suspects and their young children, police said.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies’ management decisions, efficiency and financials.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The original titanium acetabular shell and femoral stem were kept in place.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Door and window screens should be kept in good working condition to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
—
Reeti Malhotra
july 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies’ management decisions, efficiency and financials.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The original titanium acetabular shell and femoral stem were kept in place.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Door and window screens should be kept in good working condition to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
—
Reeti Malhotra
july 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for keep in
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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