keep in
phrasal 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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But keep in mind this won’t be true for all sleepers.
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Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Editor’s tip: While the price may seem steep, keep in mind that the bottle is large.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
Thanksgiving leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days, according to foodsafety.gov.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Cavallari and Colletti have kept in touch since their split and even launched a Laguna Beach recap podcast together in 2022 called Back to the Beach with Kristin and Stephen.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Editor’s tip: While the price may seem steep, keep in mind that the bottle is large.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
Thanksgiving leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days, according to foodsafety.gov.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Cavallari and Colletti have kept in touch since their split and even launched a Laguna Beach recap podcast together in 2022 called Back to the Beach with Kristin and Stephen.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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