lid

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Spain’s Banco Santander SAN 0.88%increase; green up pointing triangle reported a surge in profit as it added more customers across its sprawling international network and kept a lid on costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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 fell for a third straight session as spring weather kept a lid on demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Her spices nestled in their tiny containers, and the lid of her dubba container shut and sealed.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton