Example sentences of "keep a close [noun sg] on the " in BNC.
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| 1 | An FA spokesman added : ‘ We are keeping a close watch on the situation . |
| 2 | The first is by keeping a close watch on the powers that are granted to the executive … |
| 3 | Gardai confirmed they are keeping a close watch on the Atlantic outpost and keeping regular surveillance to prevent any breach of the peace . |
| 4 | Emergency planners are keeping a close watch on the forecasts in case they have to roll into action . |
| 5 | The regulatory bodies , including the Securities and Investments Board , the Investment Managers Regulatory Organisation and the Life Assurance and Unit Trust Regulatory Organisation are keeping a close eye on the investigation procedure . |
| 6 | It is the kind of area where keeping a close eye on the map is almost essential for peace of mind — asking the way could prove difficult , to say the least . |
| 7 | Dieting also means keeping a close eye on the prepared foods that you buy and cutting them out if they include energy-rich ingredients . |
| 8 | The Football Association warned last night they were keeping a close eye on the sinning Saints after collecting five bookings and one dismissal in the opening two games of the season . |
| 9 | The marketing people are keeping a close eye on the demographic changes . |
| 10 | Political pundits are keeping a close eye on the sticky survey . |
| 11 | Naturally the final decision is yours but we will keep a close check on the progress of the sale . |
| 12 | UNIDO will keep a close eye on the software , says Behrens . |
| 13 | Not only does it need to keep a constant lookout for the large hairy caterpillars that it prefers to eat ( particularly those of the magpie moth which other birds find distasteful ) , but it must also keep a close eye on the activities of potential hosts . |
| 14 | It is wrong that people should be able to abuse the social security contribution system , and I hope that Ministers will keep a close eye on the matter because the smart people who offer advice may be looking for further ways of getting around the regulations . |
| 15 | Once a solicitor has been instructed by the applicant , it is evident from the files examined that the Commissioner keeps a close eye on the case , and is kept informed of all progress and developments by way of regular reports from the solicitor . |
| 16 | Full use of a diary system is essential to keep a close watch on the progress of each claim . |
| 17 | The offeror is obliged to keep a close watch on the target 's share price for any signs of untoward movement ; |
| 18 | As a result , Warrington Borough Council has agreed to spend £3,100 on safety work and has asked the police to keep a close watch on the area . |
| 19 | As a result , Warrington Borough Council has agreed to spend £3,100 on safety work and has asked police to keep a close watch on the area . |
| 20 | I always keep a close eye on the water quality with test kits . |
| 21 | Both have had a strong hedging and speculative demand due to the volatility of short interest rates , and they are connected by the fact that the authorities in the UK , as well as the market participants , keep a close eye on the differential between short rates in the two countries . |
| 22 | ANY golfer will tell you that you stand little chance of winning unless you keep a close eye on the scorecard . |
| 23 | These kept a close check on the taking in and pasturing of cattle by outsiders through a system of branding and regular drifts . |
| 24 | There were not so many lights and Endill kept a close eye on the Headmaster in case he became lost in the darkness . |
| 25 | Inside the government , he kept a close eye on the development of policy and frequently intervened to prod ministers in desired directions . |
| 26 | And the Committee has kept a close watch on the uses made by the broadcasters of parliamentary material in their programmes . |
| 27 | The aristocracy has kept a tight grip on ‘ the sport of kings ’ and the British royal family have kept a close eye on the Turf — the present Queen is a fine judge of a horse . |
| 28 | This was already clear by 1926 , and could even have been in 1922 , if only the central authorities had kept a closer watch on the pulse of rural life . |