Example sentences of "[art] close eye [prep] [art] " in BNC.

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1 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 .
2 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 .
3 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 .
4 There were not so many lights and Endill kept a close eye on the Headmaster in case he became lost in the darkness .
5 Dieting also means keeping a close eye on the prepared foods that you buy and cutting them out if they include energy-rich ingredients .
6 UNIDO will keep a close eye on the software , says Behrens .
7 I always keep a close eye on the water quality with test kits .
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 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 .
10 The marketing people are keeping a close eye on the demographic changes .
11 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 .
12 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 .
13 Inside the government , he kept a close eye on the development of policy and frequently intervened to prod ministers in desired directions .
14 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 .
15 Political pundits are keeping a close eye on the sticky survey .
16 ANY golfer will tell you that you stand little chance of winning unless you keep a close eye on the scorecard .
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