Example sentences of "[prep] [v-ing] [adv] [conj] keep " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was just a matter of moving carefully and keeping his eyes open . |
| 2 | of fighting back or keeping self-respect . |
| 3 | Most down-filled bags are constructed with internal walls ( boxed , slant-walls or V-baffles — see illustration ) which prevent the filling from shifting around and keep your body evenly covered . |
| 4 | If a related question ( eg ‘ Have you received any training or instruction in setting up or keeping accounts ’ ) resulted in a negative answer , then this could be pursued further to find a way of improving the situation ; for example by arranging for accounting instructions to be held at the EPH , or by ensuring that newcomers received formal or informal training in accounting procedures , and so on . |
| 5 | Keep it loose , you are not planting yet ; the purpose is simply to hold the bushes steady , to protect the roots from drying out and keep them in an environment that will encourage them to begin making new growth . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | Earn your freedom by behaving well and keeping in with your owner . |