Example sentences of "keep a [adj] [noun sg] on " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sun is believed to be keeping a low profile on the suit lest it catch flak for restricting the clone trade . |
| 2 | He was up and dressed every day , and spent each evening in the corner of the public bar with a pint pot in front of him , keeping a benevolent eye on the satisfied customers . |
| 3 | While , however , Admiral Hawke had been keeping a vigilant eye on Brest , Admiral Edward Boscawen had been busily patrolling off Toulon . |
| 4 | Neurosurgeons have already operated on Michael , who worked for a local builders ' merchant , and a team of specialists are keeping a round-the-clock watch on his condition . |
| 5 | Parents like to see the headteacher 's initials on their child 's reading card , they appreciate that the head is taking a personal interest in their child 's progress and keeping a general eye on activities in classrooms . |
| 6 | ‘ Just keeping a general eye on you , trying to find out if you had any friends or contacts in Venice . ’ |
| 7 | ‘ Then he 's not far off , ’ said the thin man , keeping a sharp look-out on the surrounding trees and resting his hand on the pommel of his short sword . |
| 8 | TOP tax expert Leslie Ferrar of KPMG reckons the Tax man is keeping a sharp eye on Christmas parties . |
| 9 | Sean and Michael were there too , but they stood at the back looking usher-smart in new suits , and keeping a professional eye on the collecting plate . |
| 10 | An FA spokesman added : ‘ We are keeping a close watch on the situation . |
| 11 | The first is by keeping a close watch on the powers that are granted to the executive … |
| 12 | ‘ From the beginning , we have been aware that the security forces have been keeping a close watch on our activities , ’ said Mr Bautista . |
| 13 | 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 . |
| 14 | The authority is keeping a close watch on it with samples every day . |
| 15 | Besides , the police are keeping a close watch on her . |
| 16 | And the big clubs are keeping a close watch on how Francis , who is still only 24 , performs over the next few weeks . |
| 17 | Gardai confirmed they are keeping a close watch on the Atlantic outpost and keeping regular surveillance to prevent any breach of the peace . |
| 18 | Neurosurgeons have successfully moved a blood clot from her brain and are keeping a close watch on her . |
| 19 | Emergency planners are keeping a close watch on the forecasts in case they have to roll into action . |
| 20 | ‘ 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 . |
| 21 | BRITISH officials and players will be keeping a close eye on developments when New Zealand arrive for their 13-match tour of Wales and Ireland tomorrow after hearing that Wayne Shelford , the All Blacks captain , is charging £500 for each personal appearance during the visit . |
| 22 | The regulatory bodies , including the Securities and Investments Board , the Investment Managers Regulatory Organisation and the Life Assurance and Unit Trust Regulatory Organisation are keeping a close eye on the investigation procedure . |
| 23 | It is the kind of area where keeping a close eye on the map is almost essential for peace of mind — asking the way could prove difficult , to say the least . |
| 24 | Dieting also means keeping a close eye on the prepared foods that you buy and cutting them out if they include energy-rich ingredients . |
| 25 | And Ron Atkinson of Aston Villa is also keeping a close eye on Hughes . |
| 26 | The Football Association warned last night they were keeping a close eye on the sinning Saints after collecting five bookings and one dismissal in the opening two games of the season . |
| 27 | ‘ I 've been running three or four miles every day for a week , and using a trampoline at home to build up my fitness , and I 've been keeping a close eye on what I eat . |
| 28 | Sid was keeping a close eye on Mr Didier ; not that he thought anyone would try to poison him , but you never knew , when the likes of Peckham were around . |
| 29 | The marketing people are keeping a close eye on the demographic changes . |
| 30 | ‘ You are very much mistaken , ’ he muttered , looking beyond them and keeping a close eye on his sister and Mitch as they rode along laughing and talking . |