Example sentences of "keep a [adj] [noun] on the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sun is believed to be keeping a low profile on the suit lest it catch flak for restricting the clone trade . |
| 2 | He was up and dressed every day , and spent each evening in the corner of the public bar with a pint pot in front of him , keeping a benevolent eye on the satisfied customers . |
| 3 | ‘ Then he 's not far off , ’ said the thin man , keeping a sharp look-out on the surrounding trees and resting his hand on the pommel of his short sword . |
| 4 | Sean and Michael were there too , but they stood at the back looking usher-smart in new suits , and keeping a professional eye on the collecting plate . |
| 5 | An FA spokesman added : ‘ We are keeping a close watch on the situation . |
| 6 | The first is by keeping a close watch on the powers that are granted to the executive … |
| 7 | Gardai confirmed they are keeping a close watch on the Atlantic outpost and keeping regular surveillance to prevent any breach of the peace . |
| 8 | Emergency planners are keeping a close watch on the forecasts in case they have to roll into action . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | 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 . |
| 11 | Dieting also means keeping a close eye on the prepared foods that you buy and cutting them out if they include energy-rich ingredients . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | The marketing people are keeping a close eye on the demographic changes . |
| 14 | Political pundits are keeping a close eye on the sticky survey . |
| 15 | Vic swings on to the motorway , going north-west , and for a few miles gives the Jaguar its head , moving smoothly up the outside lane at 90 , keeping a watchful eye on the rear-view mirror , though the police rarely bother you in the rush hour , they are as eager as anyone to keep the traffic flowing . |
| 16 | Adam turned his attention to Miranda 's other tender places and casually added , ‘ Perhaps you 'd better give Annabel a call , to reassure her that you 're keeping a watchful eye on the accounts . |
| 17 | Here he is , keeping a watchful eye on the crowds at the Royal Priors shopping centre in Leamington Spa . |
| 18 | ‘ And now , I think we 'd better see about keeping a special watch on the road . |
| 19 | He tossed the first stone at the small wooden framed bedroom window on the lefthand side of the cottage , keeping a wary eye on the righthand window at the same time . |
| 20 | Really it is a case of keeping a careful watch on the tank and making the right choices . |
| 21 | He changed taxis twice within three blocks , keeping a careful eye on the black Plymouth sedan which cruised sedately along behind both vehicles . |
| 22 | ‘ It 's about one per cent , is n't it ? ’ asked Belinda , keeping a careful eye on the road as she drove . |
| 23 | Now it was ready for another meal and was keeping a hopeful eye on the battlefield in case some appetizing Englishman or sepoy should fall conveniently near … but most of all it would like to eat Fleury , such was the power of its love for this handsome , green-clad young man ; it uttered a groan of ecstasy at the thought and a needle of saliva , dripping from its jaws , sparkled in the Collector 's telescope . |
| 24 | And he 's sure to be keeping a fatherly eye on the Chinese as they tuck into their flish ‘ n ’ crips ! |
| 25 | Dominic crept carefully down the stairs , keeping a tight hold on the gleaming mahogany banister . |
| 26 | Chapter 2 should help him keep a firm eye on the educational objectives at a time when the technical challenge will tend to dominate his thoughts . |
| 27 | Naturally the final decision is yours but we will keep a close check on the progress of the sale . |
| 28 | UNIDO will keep a close eye on the software , says Behrens . |
| 29 | 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 . |
| 30 | 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 . |