Example sentences of "keep them [adj] [prep] the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Variations Tweed and Highland were each updated with two new colours , keeping them abreast of the latest trends in colour and furnishing styles .
2 ‘ The Society can help keep them abreast of the latest news and put them in touch with others who have similar interests . ’
3 The crews were given caffeine tablets to keep them awake during the long flights and sometimes we managed to get hold of a few .
4 You ca n't and keep them open at the same time .
5 I deal with children all the time erm many of my I 've been there eight years now and so lots of children have passed through my hands who in particular have lots of educational problems and need special help , and I suppose somebody though erm that although the rage now is to have Governors who are working in industry , and that 's perfectly proper , that it would n't be a bad idea to have somebody who is supposed to have some knowledge and background of the way children behave and what children need , so erm although I do have some politics , you know , Bill , I erm largely keep them quiet in the governing body .
6 The Treeman had kept them safe in the deepest wildwoods while war raged .
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