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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Let’s keep in mind that AI goes beyond automation by creating a new playbook of skills that people need to succeed in a rapidly changing demand for digital, AI and data skills.
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Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
When shopping for men’s watches, there are several key factors to keep in mind.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
If that keeps in line, that’s a -48%, which is pretty damn good for a genre movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
However, keep in mind that in severe cases, watering your plant may not actually solve an underwatering issue.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
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Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
When shopping for men’s watches, there are several key factors to keep in mind.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
If that keeps in line, that’s a -48%, which is pretty damn good for a genre movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
However, keep in mind that in severe cases, watering your plant may not actually solve an underwatering issue.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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