Example sentences of "[conj] [pers pn] keep a [noun sg] on " in BNC.

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1 Because although she kept a guard on her tongue when she was with him , determined not to risk another quarrel , she had had to stop pretending to herself .
2 The female cuckoo is thus very restricted as to where she can lay her eggs , and it is important that she keeps an eye on the whereabouts of potential hosts .
3 So I must leave him here , and you to keep an eye on him .
4 The dog did n't move , but I kept an eye on it , though she herself was formidable enough .
5 Her arm flew out , wrenching her shoulder , but she kept a grip on the gun .
6 All three of us are grinning like it 's an idiot 's birthday party , but she keeps an eye on me like she thinks I may have a relapse any minute .
7 Why do n't you go and have a sleep for a couple of hours while I keep an eye on Chris ? ’
8 Both participants can make changes and annotate files with handwritten notes as they keep an eye on each other in the video window .
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