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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First significantly introduced during the pandemic, many of the films and schedule of SFF ’26 will be available online from January 29–February 1, 2026, for film fans to see – which is kinda keeping in step with the access to art philosophy of Robert Redford, a fitting tribute of a different sort.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
However, there are some things to keep in mind.
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To prepare for the worst, here are some factors and tips to keep in mind before scheduling your next flight.
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The thing to keep in mind on a taxpayer basis is that the entirety of the college sports and higher education ecosystem is underpinned on those all being nonprofit tax-exempt organizations.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
However, there are some things to keep in mind.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
To prepare for the worst, here are some factors and tips to keep in mind before scheduling your next flight.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
The thing to keep in mind on a taxpayer basis is that the entirety of the college sports and higher education ecosystem is underpinned on those all being nonprofit tax-exempt organizations.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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