lid

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On the BBC's Graham Norton, Swift hinted that it could be a big event with a large guest list, but has kept a tight lid on specifics.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The bar for a rate hike may still be high given that new Fed chairman Kevin Warsh has been arguing that a productivity boost from artifical-intelligence could keep a lid on inflation.

From Barron's • May 29, 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

In 2020, the actress opened the doors to her sprawling space as she lifted the lid on the inspiration behind its design.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“That aluminum foil lid is the greenhouse gases that are trapping heat in our atmosphere,” Mrs. Tally had explained.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz