Example sentences of "kept a [adj] eye [prep] " in BNC.

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1 He also kept a keen eye on MI9 , the secret escape service .
2 Our local PFA Inspector Pat Barker kept a keen eye on our progress , monitoring our workmanship at all the recognised stages throughout the build , and on 8 March this year , Midge 's propeller turned for the first time under her own engine power , being a Monday , I naturally had the day as holiday !
3 The Queen kept a sharp eye on the proceedings , and found it a favourable wet-day pastime to visit the Dolls ' House .
4 He kept a sharp eye on her , though the path was well lit and there was little fear of stumbling .
5 They met every day , usually in Zeinab 's appartement and Zeinab kept a proprietorial eye on what Owen was doing when he was away from her .
6 Morgan , held big equity stakes in companies , had seats on the board and kept a close eye on management .
7 There were not so many lights and Endill kept a close eye on the Headmaster in case he became lost in the darkness .
8 Inside the government , he kept a close eye on the development of policy and frequently intervened to prod ministers in desired directions .
9 ‘ Our officers separated the two groups and kept a close eye on what was going on , ’ said the spokesman .
10 Teachers also collected national savings , organised and staffed country holidays for needy children , alerted the school nurse when scabies or head lice appeared , and kept a watchful eye for children who might be suffering from difficulties in sight and hearing .
11 And now , as dawn broke , Driver Oliver kept a watchful eye on the slowly lightening coastline .
12 Almost immediately the party was reconstituted , but this time Göring kept a watchful eye on the Danzigers .
13 She kept a watchful eye on any leaks that might have sprung .
14 He also kept a watchful eye on Channel tunnel plans as they came and went .
15 She had liked that idea , and thought somehow that her mother kept a watchful eye on her .
16 My elders in the newsroom kept a paternal eye on me , and approved if they saw me working on my Pitman 's .
17 I knew , of course , that one or other of the suore kept a constant eye on how we behaved , and I knew too that had they noticed anything ‘ unusual ’ I would have been given a severe talking-to and told not to come back .
18 Jimmy seemed aware of that too , and kept a wary eye on him while he addressed Cardiff .
19 I kept a wary eye on Santerre for this bluff manor lord , usually afraid of nothing , stayed near the door like a child frightened of a dark , strange room .
20 Along with the Thwaites at High Birk Hatt the Fawcetts kept a neighbourly eye on the Hauxwells when they were at their most vulnerable .
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