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in keeping
in (one's) keepingIn one's possession and care. Susan, I can't believe you lost the important files we left in your keeping!See also: keepingin keepingConforming with or suited to. In keeping with the family's wishes, we're declining to make a comment on the case at this point in time. The new building was designed in keeping with the Georgian style of the city's older structures.See also: keepingin keeping (with something) and in line with somethingin accord or harmony with something; following the rules of something. In keeping with your instructions, I've canceled your order. I'm disappointed with your behavior. It really wasn't in line with what it should be.See also: keepingin ˈkeeping (with something) appropriate or expected in a particular situation; in agreement with something: The furniture should be in keeping with the style of the house.See also: keepingThesaurusSeekeeping |