Example sentences of "keep one [noun sg] on the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With practice it is possible to speed up the procedure by keeping one hand on the carriage and using the other to manipulate the stitches with the transfer tool . |
| 2 | Forgetting all about her need to keep one foot on the ground and splashing wildly , she announced she was swimming , and then shrieked . |
| 3 | The next day found her driving round the busy , bustling city of Sheffield , desperately trying to keep one eye on the traffic , and the other on the directions scrawled on a piece of paper . |
| 4 | ‘ Of course you can , ’ she said , taking his arm and walking him towards the bay window , but she kept one eye on the painting in case they were tempted . |
| 5 | His eyes were still on her , as he kept one hand on the tiller and the other controlling the sail . |