lid

Example Sentences

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June was particularly brutal for Europe as a "heat dome" -- a high-pressure system acting like a lid on a boiling pot -- led to all-time and monthly temperature records in several countries.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

Many companies, grappling with the affordability of goods from automobiles to prescription drugs and groceries, have looked for ways to keep a lid on costs to appeal to cash-starved consumers and get ahead of rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

This week's "heat dome" conditions in the US occur when high-pressure systems trap warm air like the lid on a pot.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

With Haaland, it would be foolish to put a lid on their ambitions.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The trunk was large and rectangular, made of wood and trimmed in brass-studded leather, with a curved lid in the shape of a dome.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood