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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However, keep in mind that no legal structure alone will replace a proper legal agreement.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
However, keep in mind that no legal structure alone will replace a proper legal agreement.
—Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
There are still some things for parents to keep in mind with regard to anesthesia and potential side effects.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
But there are a few caveats to keep in mind with Teams.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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