Example sentences of "[adj] to keep [pers pn] in [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But it may be well to keep it in existence . ’ |
| 2 | Western economies are certainly prone to crises , but the state seems able to keep them in check . |
| 3 | So far , we 've been able to keep him in check . |
| 4 | Last season , he served a six-month suspension for misdemeanours in the Hong Kong Open and referee John Robinson , an ex-policeman , seemed determined to keep him in line . |
| 5 | Determined to keep it in place , Nicholas mobilized his troops . |
| 6 | You can use paper of similar thickness but unless you stick it in some way to the faces it is difficult to keep it in position when assembling the cores into the bobbin and bolting it down to the board . |
| 7 | ‘ Now he has got fascinated by the paper as well , he 's made it look like a field of bridal veils , but it 's going to be difficult to keep it in place when we move it at night . |
| 8 | Addressing the final Tory news conference later , Mr Major reaffirmed he was confident of winning a majority sufficient to keep him in power for another five years . |