seal in

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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Napier’s fate was effectively sealed in 2025 when defensive tackle Brendan Bett was penalized and ejected for spitting on a USF player, igniting the Bulls’ game-winning drive. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 First, prep your sandwich with any fillings, then place it into the cutter to cut and seal in one step. ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026 It should also be sealed in a holder made by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), which grades and backs coins. Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 Licorice root extract brings soothing and brightening benefits, and a nourishing blend of sunflower, sweet almond, moringa, and rice germ oils, plus shea butter, softens dry skin and seals in moisture. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seal in

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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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