lid

Example Sentences

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These houses are often in the Midwest or Northeast, where the lack of new construction keeps a lid on supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

When a toilet is flushed without a lid, it creates a "toilet plume" that releases tiny droplets into the air.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The market is also pricing in a strong probability that the Federal Reserve will hold short-term interest rates steady for the rest of 2026, which could further put a lid on bond yields.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures settled fractionally higher with mild spring “shoulder season” weather keeping a lid on demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

She spills some but gets the idea that the water is inside the lid and kind of lifts her nose to better lap it up.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz