keeping out

Example Sentences

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When dinosaurs reigned, the small creatures evolving into mammals survived by becoming nocturnal, keeping out of sight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

Getting the devices out means keeping out the importuning virtual world, with its entertainers and weirdos and cyberbullies, and creating space for psychic and physical rest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Before fleeing the fire, Kovac loaded all his valuables into a room wrapped in concrete and equipped with a fire door capable of keeping out smoke and flames for three hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

After the first seven games of last season Liverpool had faced 101 shots on goal, compared to just 64 this season, but Slot believes they offer more than just keeping out goals.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

Mrs. Frisby walked slowly home, keeping to the edge of the woods, keeping out of sight.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien