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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While most manufacturers claim to use premium memory foam, keep in mind that there are different densities and levels of firmness ranging from extra soft to extra firm. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 All things considered, and keeping in mind the retention of McDavid being the primary goal for the Katz ownership, here’s a look at what the 2031-32 opening-night lineup might look like. Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Another point to keep in mind is that the tool should be predictable. Arthur Azizov, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Shamed into a nine-game conference season to keep in lockstep with their conference rivals, the folks down South have spent time insisting that the sheer toughness of their league makes such demands impossible. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 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 Aug. 2026.

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