Example sentences of "[conj] [adv] keep a [noun sg] on " in BNC.
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| 1 | If I had to describe her , I would say that she was a sensible , down-to-earth woman , dressed plainly and cleanly , understanding what I was experiencing , yet sighing at my folly and patiently keeping an eye on me till I was in a stronger state again . |
| 2 | If your hospitalization is sudden , say , you are struck down with appendicitis at work , ask your work colleagues to telephone the neighbour who keeps your spare key and ask him or her to check that your home is all right , look after your pet or take your pet to a local kennels or vet to be looked after , water your plants , and generally keep an eye on things . |
| 3 | I made toast from left-over bits of baguette and always kept a kettle on the hob . |
| 4 | Ifor came up now and then to keep an eye on him . |
| 5 | I was recommended to go to this lady who 's Irish and then she 's gone back , , and I 've never , I mean , the examination was quick and painless he said , but just keep an eye on that double on there , erm , there 's a little tiny crack in it |