Example sentences of "keep a close [noun] on " in BNC.
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| 1 | An FA spokesman added : ‘ We are keeping a close watch on the situation . |
| 2 | The first is by keeping a close watch on the powers that are granted to the executive … |
| 3 | ‘ From the beginning , we have been aware that the security forces have been keeping a close watch on our activities , ’ said Mr Bautista . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | The authority is keeping a close watch on it with samples every day . |
| 6 | Besides , the police are keeping a close watch on her . |
| 7 | And the big clubs are keeping a close watch on how Francis , who is still only 24 , performs over the next few weeks . |
| 8 | Gardai confirmed they are keeping a close watch on the Atlantic outpost and keeping regular surveillance to prevent any breach of the peace . |
| 9 | Neurosurgeons have successfully moved a blood clot from her brain and are keeping a close watch on her . |
| 10 | Emergency planners are keeping a close watch on the forecasts in case they have to roll into action . |
| 11 | ‘ 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 . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | 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 . |
| 14 | 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 . |
| 15 | Dieting also means keeping a close eye on the prepared foods that you buy and cutting them out if they include energy-rich ingredients . |
| 16 | And Ron Atkinson of Aston Villa is also keeping a close eye on Hughes . |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | ‘ 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 . |
| 19 | 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 . |
| 20 | The marketing people are keeping a close eye on the demographic changes . |
| 21 | ‘ 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 . |
| 22 | ’ We do n't use tags , but we try to make it as difficult as possible for people to steal by keeping a close eye on them . |
| 23 | Political pundits are keeping a close eye on the sticky survey . |
| 24 | Naturally the final decision is yours but we will keep a close check on the progress of the sale . |
| 25 | 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 . |
| 26 | Obviously we 'll keep a close watch on progress . |
| 27 | 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 . |
| 28 | 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 . |
| 29 | ‘ 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 . |
| 30 | ( 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 . |