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adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

98%9KEPTATBAYExact Match!
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verb

• deprive of freedom; take into confinement

• stop or halt

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

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New York Times20 Apr 2012 Down 10 KEPTATBAY
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