lid

Example Sentences

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Here, Realtor.com lifts the lid on Williams’ many properties—including the luxurious abode where she has been prepping for her on-court return and the elegant home she shared with her sister for many years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

On the BBC's Graham Norton, Swift hinted that it could be a big event with a large guest list, but has kept a tight lid on specifics.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“I put my hand on my lid, I look down, and I close my eyes,” Cervantes said of his superstition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Because no matter how successful these ventures look from the outside, the truth is you take the lid off the can and inside it’s a can of worms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

It looks a little like Tūtū’s ‘umeke. Except a bowl doesn’t have a lid, and this ‘umeke does.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila