Example sentences of "keep a close [noun sg] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Naturally the final decision is yours but we will keep a close check on the progress of the sale . |
| 2 | You should keep a close watch on a new dog in particular in these surroundings , because often they may try to escape from the garden , and go wandering . |
| 3 | UNIDO will keep a close eye on the software , says Behrens . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | 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 . |