Example sentences of "[adv] trying to keep the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As one contracts manager put it , ‘ Do n't talk to me about that health needs nonsense , we 're just trying to keep the lid on . ’ |
| 2 | Soldiers in the Cheshire regiment now bravely trying to keep the peace among the warring factions are among those who will be praying for a fresh initiative . |
| 3 | Well I keep going out there trying to keep the leaves down . |
| 4 | ‘ Good evening , Mrs Evans , ’ he said apologetically trying to keep the note of astonishment out of his voice . |
| 5 | Dhansak , Masala , Kashmiri and Korma are all too rich for someone who is seriously trying to keep the weight down . |