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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Sit, who went by the first name Tony, operated Happy K9 Academy and the dogs were in his care when they were kept in crates in a hot van and died, the district attorney’s office said. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 July 2026 Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies' management decisions, efficiency and financials. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026 But just keep in mind that the payout structure on GPPs is top-heavy. — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Authorities said their medical conditions varied and alleged that they had been kept in about a 12-foot-by-12-foot room for several years. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep in

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