Example sentences of "[conj] keep up the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | To limit the posterns of the court to a single ingress and to keep up the stock of horses , swans and bees . |
| 2 | A man who is made redundant may feel unable to tell his wife what has happened and keep up the pretence of leaving for work every day . |
| 3 | ‘ The Private Finance Initiative will provide a means to build even closer relationships with the private sector and keep up the momentum of regeneration . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ Now — ’ he turned to Sophie ‘ — will you hold it , please , and keep up the tension while I put on the plaster ? |
| 5 | He wanted an answer quickly , he was n't used to delay of any kind and kept up the pressure , ‘ Please give me your answer , ’ he implored . |
| 6 | Nevertheless , ministers and the NHSME took implementation seriously and kept up the pressure on Health Authorities . |
| 7 | Obviously , you can try hitting down the lines or cross-court , but keep up the quality of the rallies by maintaining speed and weight of shot . |
| 8 | If that person dies the remaining friends are not sure whether to keep up the contact or not . |