keeping out
Example Sentences
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They say the barriers kill local endangered species like the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin and the leatherback turtle, and they’re not that good at keeping out sharks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
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
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
That has led to something called an Omega blocking pattern - where a high pressure system becomes stuck over the UK, keeping out the cloud and rain.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025
The dome wasn’t just keeping out the wind, Jack felt heat emanating off it.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
