keep from

phrasal verb

kept from; keeping from; keeps from

: to not do or experience (something)

She found it hard to keep from laughing.

It's difficult to keep from feeling worried about this situation.

It was hard to keep from confusing the twins.

: to prevent or stop (someone or something) from doing or experiencing (something)

She's been trying to keep herself from eating too much candy.

An umbrella will keep you from getting wet.

I don't want to keep you from (doing) your work.

: to not tell (something) to (someone)

What information are you keeping from me?

They think the government is keeping the truth from us.

Examples of keep from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Just be sure to use caution on softer surfaces, and select a gentle nozzle to keep from damaging wood decks or siding. —

Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024 Miranda's sister, Melanie Wilking, and their parents released an Instagram Live video claiming that Miranda was in a cult and being deliberately kept from speaking to or seeing them. —

Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 There are far too many potential participants, particularly those who are economically vulnerable — whether due to limited financial resources or other social drivers of health — who are kept from taking part in clinical research simply due to the cost. —

Stacy Hurt, STAT, 23 May 2024 And while Murdoch and Morgan were kept from the lawsuit, Fancourt said the claimants could bring new accusations against additional journalists and private investigators allegedly involved in the snooping. —

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024 Annie couldn’t get properly seated, and grabbed the chairlift to keep from falling. —

Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024 And, to conserve everyone’s energy, teams play two innings at a time (e.g., six outs), to keep from changing sides as often. —

Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2024 Try wearing soft, relaxed-fit bras to keep from adding unnecessary pressure to your breasts. —

Tiffany Eve Lawrence, Parents, 3 May 2024 Charles’ grandfather King George VI died from a lung cancer that was kept from the public, press and perhaps even the monarch himself. —

Alexander Smith, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024

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