Example sentences of "[to-vb] [adv] [conj] keep [pron] " in BNC.

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1 Amy wo n't do it and I ca n't find anyone even to come in and keep it tidy . ’
2 He was more or less paid to go away and keep his head down , was n't he .
3 Nothing was to be removed , and I was to go home and keep my head down .
4 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 ) .
5 That 's the only way I can hope to fight back and keep my job . ’
6 But it 's clear his orders are to stay outside and keep it verbal , and soon he comes on heavy with the landlord 's message .
7 Neighbours were warned to stay indoors and keep their windows shut and half the firemen had to work in breathing sets to avoid the fumes .
8 Their reaction , towards the east and to the Gulf war too , has been to pay up and keep their heads down .
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