lid

Example Sentences

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But throughout this month he has been unable to keep a lid on his feelings.

From BBC

The company has been focused on growing its volume-plus-mix, and keeping a lid on costs as it pivots to higher growth, higher margin categories, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The lids of at least some of those silos had problems, likely forcing the Chinese military to repair them, the Pentagon said in its 2024 report on China’s military power.

From The Wall Street Journal

That, in turn, would keep a lid on long-term inflation expectations—and the 10-year yield.

From Barron's

Coal began to pry open the dumpster lid, then paused.

From Literature