keep an eye on

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: watch

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Analyzing guards in a preseason game is a chore, so at least keep an eye on who’s getting action there. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Through continuous data capture and signal labeling, SensorMAX assists aircrews by keeping an eye on the data stream and flagging potential threats. — David Szondy august 12, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 Stay alert, keep an eye on the forecast and be ready to take shelter if a warning is issued. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026 But, there are also other major races down the ballot to keep an eye on in Georgia this year. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep an eye on

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