seal in

phrasal verb

sealed in; sealing in; seals in
: to prevent (something that is in something else) from getting out or escaping
He seared the steak to seal in the juices.

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The Silky Shine Spray formula protects your strands from heat damage up to 450° to give you a smooth, shiny finish and seal in your style. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 Fenn, a former Vietnam War pilot who became wealthy dealing in art and antiquities, decided to hide a cache of 19th-century coins, gold, jewels, antiquities and an autobiography printed in tiny lettering, all sealed in an olive jar. Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 After practicing on a mock-up of the damaged reactor, Mr. Carter and the others, sealed in protective suits, entered the radioactive wreckage, disassembling it piece by piece. Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024 When zipped closed, the collar effectively sealed in warmth without feeling constricting. Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seal in 

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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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