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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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 June 2026
In fact, even eating something sweet regularly may offer some benefits—though there are limits to keep in mind.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Best of luck accomplishing your goals today, and, of course, do keep in touch.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 June 2026
And to keep in the retailer’s good graces, national suppliers have reformulated their cereals and other products.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 June 2026
In fact, even eating something sweet regularly may offer some benefits—though there are limits to keep in mind.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Best of luck accomplishing your goals today, and, of course, do keep in touch.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 June 2026
And to keep in the retailer’s good graces, national suppliers have reformulated their cereals and other products.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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