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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Still, Hanmer points out student voters who do have the right to choose where to register should keep in mind that, in some states, that choice may come with other requirements. — Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026 And keep in mind that Antetokounmpo’s interest in the Heat was fueled, in part, by the lure of teaming up with Adebayo. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Also, keep in mind that each loyalty program has its own fraud procedures. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Consider this a far-from-comprehensive look at what potential Anthropic investors should keep in mind. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2026.

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