Example sentences of "to keep a [adj] eye [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is quite possible since MI5 did not make a detectable or a sustained effort to keep a watchful eye on Ivanov 's movements . |
| 2 | Even worse , opponents ' wives are turning up to keep a beady eye on proceedings . |
| 3 | There is no need to become over-anxious about the subject of diet for the elderly.We simply need to keep a careful eye on things , to see that they are eating a good variety of food which includes plenty of protein , dairy products and fresh fruit and vegetables , together with some roughage , which is often best taken in the form of a bran cereal , and which will , in many cases , completely eliminate the problem of constipation and ease that of piles . |
| 4 | However , the Soviet Union still has to contend with the need , perhaps more pressing than in most areas of the world , to keep a wary eye on Washington when considering its options in South and , since 1979 particularly , Central America . |
| 5 | De Craon decided to keep a wary eye on Edward . |
| 6 | Alexandra felt smooth and neat and tight and regretful that , with Lyddy to keep a stern eye on standards , she could not secretly leave off her stays when the weather got warmer as she did occasionally at Bewick . |