Example sentences of "[conj] keep a close [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He may need to be able to use apparatus , and generally speaking science teachers are accustomed to explaining necessary points about its use and keeping a close watch on safety . |
| 2 | ‘ You are very much mistaken , ’ he muttered , looking beyond them and keeping a close eye on his sister and Mitch as they rode along laughing and talking . |
| 3 | Benjamin sat on the side of his bed shaking his head ‘ You could use your wits , ’ he replied sharply , ‘ and keep a close mouth when you are in the presence of princes . |
| 4 | She will slow her pace down for them and keep a close eye on them as they amble along near her , but she will not let them get too far away from the home base . |
| 5 | Morgan , held big equity stakes in companies , had seats on the board and kept a close eye on management . |
| 6 | ‘ Our officers separated the two groups and kept a close eye on what was going on , ’ said the spokesman . |
| 7 | At one time he was a sheep-farmer himself and , upon his deification , placed his flock in the heavens so as to keep a close eye on them . |