Example sentences of "[verb] [adv] [conj] keep " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Then the police came along and told us we should stay inside and keep away from the windows . |
| 2 | ‘ Henry should know better than to keep you cooped up with his books . |
| 3 | Lucker and Laverne 's mum ideally should wait together and keep each other company because we 're not going back . |
| 4 | The only person there not doing this is the cat-hater , who looks away and keeps very still , trying to be ignored by the feared animal . |
| 5 | Those in the house who are gardeners know that shrubs grow irregularly and to keep trees and shrubs in fine condition , pruning is essential . |
| 6 | And having earned more and kept more we needed to be good housekeepers . |
| 7 | She moved abroad but kept in touch and eventually we persuaded her to see a doctor . |
| 8 | He was more or less paid to go away and keep his head down , was n't he . |
| 9 | 7.15pm : Cook the vegetable bake , cover loosely and keep warm , if necessary . |
| 10 | You will be better off saying your piece and seeing what happens rather than keep bottling things up . |
| 11 | Nothing was to be removed , and I was to go home and keep my head down . |
| 12 | Unfortunately , Jamie ended up talking to some woman , but I was too busy trying to breathe deeply and keep the far wall steady really to care . |
| 13 | One source told The Scotsman yesterday that if the situation deteriorated further , the pit might have to be closed temporarily and kept on a care and maintenance basis only . |
| 14 | GETTING TOGETHER AND KEEPING IN TOUCH |
| 15 | If an insolvency practitioner is appointed as interim receiver , he must give security and if he fails to do so and keep it up , then he can be discharged as interim receiver ( rr 6.54 and 6.55 ) . |
| 16 | It was just a matter of moving carefully and keeping his eyes open . |
| 17 | Help prevent falls by wiping up spills immediately and keep a look out for loose carpet tiles , carpeting , rug corners or small toys left where they could be trodden or slipped on . |
| 18 | The next hurdle is to stop moving forwards and keep the model stationary over one spot . |
| 19 | It meant that we could keep moving forward and keep our rhythm . ’ |
| 20 | After airing , roll loosely and keep in a large cushion cover or storage bag — not a plastic one though , as condensation can build up inside . |
| 21 | The new church has an opportunity to start afresh and keep clean and clear and strong relationships . |
| 22 | ‘ But how cruel of you to run away and keep silent for four years , and never think of me ! ’ |
| 23 | But now she was imagining things , she decided immediately and kept this impression to herself . |
| 24 | Then he picked up his torch , switched off the bedside light and made his way down-stairs treading warily and keeping close to the wall to avoid the creaking treads . |
| 25 | Similarly , extensive pastures can be at some distance , since animals can be walked there and kept there for some time by herdsmen . |
| 26 | Diplomat : able to say no without saying no ; not able to say yes until it 's certain ; very good at saying maybe and keeping the peace . |
| 27 | But I will remain here and keep you company if you wish . ’ |
| 28 | ‘ If he had any sense he 'd stay here and keep an eye on his daughter , ’ I quipped back . |
| 29 | Enter farmyard , turn right and keep right , to pass through gate and on to road . |
| 30 | Here 's the Queen Street corner , and you just turn right and keep going full steam ahead . |