Example sentences of "keep it in a " in BNC.

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1 In 1868 and 1879 the two ‘ Torrens Acts ’ made the owner of a house responsible for keeping it in a habitable condition , and gave powers of compulsion to the local authority .
2 SHOCKED Colin Creasey saved a kitchen fitter 's severed thumb by keeping it in a pack of frozen peas .
3 It worries the lawyers , and the insurance company were always fussing about keeping it in a private house .
4 But did she really use a potty at night , keeping it in a cupboard by her bed ?
5 If a fond mum sends you back after a weekend at home with your favourite fruit cake , do you keep it in a tin under the bed and eat it secretly , or demolish it at one swoop by sharing it with others ?
6 Unless he 's got a monthly account and he keeps it in a book !
7 As he snipped several inches off the length of Aimee 's hair , he pointed out why he encourages all his clients who have fine hair to keep it in a short style — or at least above their shoulders .
8 I tell them that I have the heart of a small boy and I keep it in a jar on my desk ’
9 ‘ Read the document later , and keep it in a safe place . ’
10 Once the turkey is defrosted , remove the giblets , keep it in a fridge and cook within 24 hours .
11 Keep it in a cool , dark place until early Spring , when it should be replanted in the tank .
12 ‘ But I 'm proud of my bronze medal and keep it in a safe with my World Championship belt .
13 I always keep it in a tin , but even so … . ’
14 Keep it in a
15 Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place .
16 Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place .
17 Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place .
18 Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place .
19 Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place .
20 Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place .
21 Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place .
22 Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place .
23 Date the list and keep it in a file .
24 so we keep it in a canvas jacket
25 This barn owl 's broken wing had been set by a vet who kept it in a cat cage for a week or two so that it could rest .
26 ‘ And you say she kept it in a drawer ? ’
27 They kept it in a butter dish and kept feeding it moths and things .
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