Example sentences of "a close [noun] on " in BNC.
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| 1 | It should be a close race on paper , but when it comes down to it we 'll see what happens . |
| 2 | ‘ And there were German Shepherds abiding in the fields , ’ said Seb , keeping a close hold on Decorum , his bull terrier , as Twinkie the security guard prowled past with an Alsatian . |
| 3 | A combination of forceful fencing and enterprising tactics may seal first prize for Captain Dibble and enable his blossoming trainer to maintain a close vigil on Gordon Richards at the head of the table . |
| 4 | Knowing that his own name would not prove creditworthy , he inserted the name and address of a close neighbour on the standard proposal form |
| 5 | Naturally the final decision is yours but we will keep a close check on the progress of the sale . |
| 6 | These kept a close check on the taking in and pasturing of cattle by outsiders through a system of branding and regular drifts . |
| 7 | No large-scale drilling would be allowed without on-site inspections ; any large commercial explosions would have to be notified and inspected ; a highly sensitive seismic and radiation-detector network would pick up seismic activity all over the world ( useful for earthquake prediction too ) and satellites would keep a close check on suspect areas . |
| 8 | We keep a close check on all those phone numbers to find out , are there any traders masquerading as private sellers . |
| 9 | They urged people to keep a close check on fireworks and bonfires to minimise the risk of injury during Guy Fawkes celebrations . |
| 10 | I told her how Aisha kept a close watch on what I ate and drank and how I had to take care of the house and children to pay for my board and lodging . |
| 11 | Not content even with this level of political castration , Mr Suharto has instructed the security forces to keep a close watch on what is said in mosques . |
| 12 | And the Committee has kept a close watch on the uses made by the broadcasters of parliamentary material in their programmes . |
| 13 | Obviously we 'll keep a close watch on progress . |
| 14 | He kept a close watch on friends he had left behind in Middleton , especially Dave Fielding who was enjoying a fair degree of success with The Chameleons . |
| 15 | Chapman had kept a close watch on Speirs ' feud with Bradford City , and moved in just at the right moment . |
| 16 | An FA spokesman added : ‘ We are keeping a close watch on the situation . |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | The first is by keeping a close watch on the powers that are granted to the executive … |
| 19 | ‘ From the beginning , we have been aware that the security forces have been keeping a close watch on our activities , ’ said Mr Bautista . |
| 20 | Coetzee and his men kept a close watch on Mxenge 's office . |
| 21 | 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 . |
| 22 | The authority is keeping a close watch on it with samples every day . |
| 23 | You should keep a close watch on yourself , to make sure that you do not stray from the clear and concise presentation of your facts and opinions . |
| 24 | ‘ I think it 's just a bad cold , my dear ; but in this climate and with all the infections flying about , I 'll keep a close watch on you , ’ he said calmly . |
| 25 | Besides , the police are keeping a close watch on her . |
| 26 | The chief inspector had just come , case or no case , from setting a close watch on those spots , in expectation — in foreboding , rather — that the flood would bring some unusual freight aground very shortly . |
| 27 | And the big clubs are keeping a close watch on how Francis , who is still only 24 , performs over the next few weeks . |
| 28 | Full use of a diary system is essential to keep a close watch on the progress of each claim . |
| 29 | Our embassies in all the countries of Central America keep a close watch on developments throughout the region , especially the progress of the peace process . |
| 30 | Gardai confirmed they are keeping a close watch on the Atlantic outpost and keeping regular surveillance to prevent any breach of the peace . |