Example sentences of "[adj] for keep " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the declaration issued by the congress left no doubt that the decision was intended to be more than a mere facelift : ‘ The present concept of socialism , the Stalinist system , has exhausted all its social , economic , political and moral reserves , and has proved unsuitable for keeping pace with global developments . |
| 2 | It was to be hoped that capitalist progress would eventually bring the labourers nearer to this maximum , and regrettable ( though not inconvenient for keeping wages down ) that so many were still so far below it . |
| 3 | Incidentally , the round African hut is highly appropriate for keeping cool in hot sun because it presents a smaller surface area than a square building would . |
| 4 | Brilliant on permed or naturally curly hair , damp or dry hair and great for scrunch drying , ShockWaves Curl Shaper can also be used in-between washes to re-energise tired curls — perfect for keeping in the office for an end-of-the-day style boost ! |
| 5 | Tim Thomson Jones is considering the Welsh National for Keep Talking , whose super season last term culminated in success in the National Hunt Chase . |
| 6 | The same writer recommended giving glasshouse room to a few hedgehogs , ideal for keeping down woodlice . |
| 7 | Soon in stock will be ‘ barrell ’ oil feeders and ‘ double home boxes ’ these being ideal for keeping coal dust and muck out of your camera , food or drink ! |
| 8 | I discovered that wellies were good for keeping feet wet when the water came above your waist — and I found alternative footwear ! |
| 9 | ‘ Sedan chairs are just good for keeping oats in . |
| 10 | It 's also good for keeping vampires away . ’ |
| 11 | Now there 's less room for thought and for feeling , and it seems a great tiredness is good for keeping people steady . |
| 12 | Meanwhile , he decided , slackening his pace as the distance between Dotty 's and his own breathless form increased , he must set about persuading his mother that a little kid would be very useful for keeping Tullivers ' grass down . |
| 13 | hot water bottles are useful for keeping you warm at any time of the day or night . |
| 14 | An electric blanket is also useful for keeping you warm at night |
| 15 | These rather artificial bridges from one group of questions to another are useful for keeping the candidate 's mind focused on the right area of response and for helping the interviewer see his/her way through the prearranged structure of the interview . |
| 16 | These are useful for keeping the ground around shrubs and fruit trees weed-free ( but check the label to make sure the product is suitable for use with the plants you are growing ) . |
| 17 | This feature is also useful for keeping things in view when you 're on unsteady ground . |
| 18 | A travel iron is useful for keeping up appearances on holiday . |
| 19 | The knowledge that a project is likely to be post-audited is useful for keeping management on its toes , not only in their evaluation of investment proposals but also in the implementation and operation of an investment programme . |
| 20 | Hot water bottles are useful for keeping you warm at any time of the day or night . |
| 21 | An electric blanket is also useful for keeping you warm at night , but remember that for reasons of safety nearly all electric blankets ( with the exception of some modern overblankets ) need to be switched off before you go to bed . |
| 22 | It 's great for keeping tabs on where your money is coming from and going to and for tracking investments . |
| 23 | Microsoft would be hard pushed to include a file manager as sophisticated as XTree Gold in Dos 6 , I find it invaluable for keeping my files in order . |
| 24 | ‘ They 're invaluable for keeping an eye on competitors ’ activities and can save thousands of pounds in research and development . |
| 25 | We all know that exercise is important for keeping our muscles in good working order . |
| 26 | ‘ My reasons for so soon destroying my drawings were these ; though I dare say that they do n't appear so rational to any one but myself : I was obliged to limit the work — in order to get more subscribers — & to erase the drawings — because the expense is considerable for keeping them on , & I have pretty great difficulty in paying my monthly charges , — for to pay colourer & printer monthly I am obstinately pre-possessed — since I had rather be at the bottom of the River Thames — than be one week in debt — be it never so small . |
| 27 | In 1868 and 1879 the two ‘ Torrens Acts ’ made the owner of a house responsible for keeping it in a habitable condition , and gave powers of compulsion to the local authority . |
| 28 | The Army Physical Training Corps is responsible for keeping the Army fit . |
| 29 | This strength makes her the centre of the family and the one responsible for keeping members together . |
| 30 | Students are responsible for keeping themselves acquainted with notices posted on official notice boards . |