held in check
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In previously studied retrons, a toxic protein is already present inside an uninfected cell, but its harmful effects are held in check by short pieces of single-stranded DNA.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
The labor market also is being held in check by softer population growth after the federal government scaled back immigration targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Apple’s stock momentum has been somewhat held in check by the cloud of tariffs and doubts about the company’s artificial-intelligence positioning.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025
The Nittany Lions managed only 85 rushing yards as part of an offense that was held in check for much of the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2024
Now he had spoken his name, and emotions, fears, that he had held in check all day surged up through him.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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