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

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1 He may need to be able to use apparatus , and generally speaking science teachers are accustomed to explaining necessary points about its use and keeping a close watch on safety .
2 ‘ You are very much mistaken , ’ he muttered , looking beyond them and keeping a close eye on his sister and Mitch as they rode along laughing and talking .
3 She will slow her pace down for them and keep a close eye on them as they amble along near her , but she will not let them get too far away from the home base .
4 Morgan , held big equity stakes in companies , had seats on the board and kept a close eye on management .
5 ‘ Our officers separated the two groups and kept a close eye on what was going on , ’ said the spokesman .
6 At one time he was a sheep-farmer himself and , upon his deification , placed his flock in the heavens so as to keep a close eye on them .
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