Example sentences of "to keep a watchful [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 This is quite possible since MI5 did not make a detectable or a sustained effort to keep a watchful eye on Ivanov 's movements .
2 When services were concentrated in large hospitals , it was possible for good managers to keep a watchful eye open for the danger signals , and although the physical and emotional environment may not have been of high quality , most residents would be properly fed and clothed and protected from abuse .
3 You are not likely to find anything of archaeological interest , but museums may be inclined to keep a watchful eye on you !
4 Shifting most of the body weight to the right leg , he pivots clockwise in a 180-degree arc , taking care to keep a watchful eye on his opponent .
5 When she started flying her parents asked me to keep a watchful eye on her .
6 Up to now the police have played a passive role with the hippies , preferring to keep a watchful eye on them .
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