seal in
phrasal verb
sealed in; sealing in; seals in
: to prevent (something that is in something else) from getting out or escaping
He seared the steak to seal in the juices.
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Standing out in the five-bedroom, eight-bath spread, which clocks in at 22 feet wide and 7,500 square feet across six levels, is a double-height living room boasting terracotta pavers sealed in a glossy black epoxy, a wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling industrial windows trimmed in a deep red shade.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Make sure to store overnight oats tightly sealed in jars or airtight containers to maintain freshness throughout the week.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
White sharks hunt and feed on seals in shallow water close to shore.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
The animals spend about half their time hunting for seals in shallow waters offshore, and when swimmers and surfers get in their way, deadly encounters can occur, Winton said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Make sure to store overnight oats tightly sealed in jars or airtight containers to maintain freshness throughout the week.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
White sharks hunt and feed on seals in shallow water close to shore.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
The animals spend about half their time hunting for seals in shallow waters offshore, and when swimmers and surfers get in their way, deadly encounters can occur, Winton said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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