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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For anyone whose customers and staff are drawn from the public rather than from philosophy departments, that gap is worth keeping in view. — Esmt Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 In addition to having been kept in impeccable shape over the years, this example had just 958 miles on its odometer at the time of cataloging. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 However, unlike traditional World of Hyatt properties, keep in mind that Mr and Mrs Smith hotels are subject to dynamic points pricing, rather than the signature Hyatt awards chart. — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 At the heart of the issue is accountability and keeping in check powerful organizations, in a sport that’s estimated to have 5 billion fans worldwide, according to FIFA, the sport’s governing body. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep in

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