lid

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Another factor keeping a relative lid on Brent prices may be the slight uptick in tankers successfully traversing the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, according to ship tracking service MarineTraffic External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures extended losses to four sessions with mild spring weather keeping a lid on demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Buying of mortgage bonds from Freddie and Fannie has provided some offset to the damage, even if higher mortgage rates keep a lid on refinancing activity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Ever since, they have kept a lid on the conflict.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The Incorrigible children sat happily in the corner, trying to find a lid for every pot.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood