lid

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

And despite increased profit from higher oil prices, companies will probably keep a tight lid on costs.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

That’s crucial because, until then, it was extremely difficult and cumbersome to make this trade, which in turn kept a lid on the number of investors actually following the strategy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Scientists are still trying to determine exactly when and how Earth developed its modern system of plate tectonics, known as an "active lid."

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Iran appears to be allowing select ships through the Strait of Hormuz, freeing a trickle of oil and gas that has helped to keep a lid on global energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The smoke continued to spread, the creaking growing louder and louder until finally the entire roof launched into the air, like a lid exploding off a pot of boiling water.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley