Example sentences of "keeps [adv prt] [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Paul keeps up a hectic programme of lectures on the species , and has amassed a considerable amount of information on the pros and cons of reintroduction . |
| 2 | A climb over a stile — and a redstart sang its short phrases from the branch of an ash : ‘ The fire-tail 's ‘ tweet-tut ’ fretting call/ keeps up a teasing melody . ’ |
| 3 | I attribute that fact , rightly or wrongly , to the realisation of everyone who occupies that position that , while in every other direction insistent and vocal public and professional demand keeps up a constant pressure for expansion and improvement , it is frequently only his own influence and authority which will be exerted to redress the balance . |
| 4 | Harry can not accept the fact that she has activities and commitments that do not directly relate to him , and keeps up a constant pressure on her to give up her job so that they can spend all their time together . |
| 5 | ‘ Make sure that the old grandma keeps up a constant supply of hot water to keep the instruments clean . |
| 6 | But the BBC-commissioned Anniversary keeps up an exhilarating flow of counterpoint , flung around from one instrument to another , rich in incident and in side issues but , for all the pace , radiating a quiet air of serenity and sureness . |
| 7 | One anthology for older children stands out : Terry Jones keeps up an unflagging pace of invention in his Fantastic Stories ( Pavilion Pounds 12.99 ) — a rich mix of magic and nonsense , illustrated with usual panache by Michael Foreman . |
| 8 | All these obligations are designed to ensure that the tenant keeps up the real value of the scheme and that the landlord 's income remains as high as possible . |