Example sentences of "[adv] to keep [pers pn] in [noun] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ They ran sheep here in those days , so I imagine she did , if only to keep him in socks . ’
2 CATHERINE If I did , it was probably only to keep you in order .
3 ‘ Perhaps I 'm hoping to meet a man rich enough to keep me in comfort so I can indulge my every whim and fancy and give up work for good , ’ she said drily .
4 If a wheel starts to spin , the brake attached to it squeezes just enough to keep it in check while the engine throttles back .
5 No well I was , I was just telling him something and I said I 'm not telling you till er ten thirty just to keep him in suspense .
6 It must take up all of your spare time just to keep it in tune .
7 When he accepted a call from Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City in 1911 the Mayor and Corporation of Birmingham tried unsuccessfully to keep him in Birmingham .
8 With Mel Blyth alongside and John Jackson in goal , John was part of the triumvirate who did most to keep us in Division one for four seasons .
9 You may walk with me like a civilised man if you care to , but I warn you there 'll be an archer behind to keep us in view , so 1 would n't advise you to try any tricks , they 'd do you no good . ’
10 ‘ Briefly , counsellor , I am here to keep you in business . ’
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