lid

Example Sentences

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Generally, scads of slack signal weakness and tend to place a lid on companies’ ability to raise prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Here, Realtor.com lifts the lid on Williams’ many properties—including the luxurious abode where she has been prepping for her on-court return and the elegant home she shared with her sister for many years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“I put my hand on my lid, I look down, and I close my eyes,” Cervantes said of his superstition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

More EV competition and increased U.S. production capacity have kept a lid on pricing.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Penelope lowered the lid and looked around, flummoxed.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood