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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The ancient alcohol was found sealed in a bronze vessel in a Qin tomb at the Shanjiabao cemetery in China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 But things grow more tense, especially as neighbors that are also sealed in struggle to survive. — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 Because one size doesn’t fit all, Beats includes four silicone tip sizes to help create a more personal, comfortable seal in your ears. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Because the outside of the pot is exposed to a direct flame—which can seal in those stains—they're often more stubborn to remove than interior scorch marks. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seal in

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