lid

Example Sentences

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They fixed the constant flow of water, but now, whenever I flush, I have to lift the lid and manually reset the cistern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 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

Usually, the central bank would seek to hold or raise interest rates when inflation is on the rise, to keep a lid on price increases.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

When the lid is off and the poi is exposed, no one in the family can argue.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila