keep track

idiom

: to be aware of how something is changing, what someone is doing, etc.
There's so much going on that it's hard to keep track.
usually + of
Keep track of your little brother for me, will you?
It's her job to keep track of how the money is spent.
I watch the news to keep track of current events.

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Despite this being a relatively slower and less eventful month for Elder Scrolls Online, that’s still a lot to keep track of over the next few weeks. David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 But Russia's submarines are notoriously hard to keep track of, and it is often acknowledged that NATO isn't quite there yet with bringing its ASW up to scratch. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025 The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has published a new way for residents to keep track of restoration progress for one of Lake Michigan’s most polluted waterways. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025 As with other plant seeds, label and date the seeds to keep track of their age, and store them in sturdy, airtight containers to keep moisture and pests out. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keep track

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“Keep track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20track. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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