Example sentences of "keep a close [noun sg] on " 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 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 .
3 Obviously we 'll keep a close watch on progress .
4 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 .
5 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 .
6 ‘ 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 .
7 ( c ) following an approach to the board of the target company , which may or may not lead to an offer , the primary responsibility lies with the board of the target , which must accordingly keep a close watch on its share price .
8 What we do know is that ADRK will keep a close eye on all matters concerning the breed .
9 UNIDO will keep a close eye on the software , says Behrens .
10 ‘ I should keep a close eye on your … friend .
11 With metering you can keep a close eye on what you use
12 we should keep a close eye on one another
13 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 .
14 And , so you can keep a close eye on your finances , we 'll send you a full statement every month showing all the transactions on your account .
15 But erm you know they do sort of keep a close eye on what they 're working unless of course they they are hoping to erm for their health to improve and to be able to return to full time teaching ultimately .
16 I assure the Minister that we shall keep a close eye on these sales .
17 As yet , the bulk of the country 's small business organisations are not persuaded either , but I will keep a close eye on that matter .
18 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 .
19 He assured councillors that officers would keep a close eye on any move which might affect RAF Valley .
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