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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If your exact protein requirement is significantly above your current intake, there are some things to keep in mind.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Move the pot into brighter light, keeping in mind that direct sun can scorch the leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Also, keep in mind that every family is unique and what works for one may not work for another.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
But keep in mind the team will likely search for ways to build in extra rest for their five starters.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Move the pot into brighter light, keeping in mind that direct sun can scorch the leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Also, keep in mind that every family is unique and what works for one may not work for another.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
But keep in mind the team will likely search for ways to build in extra rest for their five starters.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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