keep track

phrase

: 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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John Blottman/Getty Images Federal student loan borrowers have had a lot to keep track of over the last few years, but the major changes that took effect last month have made this an especially important time to review your federal student loans. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 With 50,000 unique items for sale and dozens of each on shelves at your typical big box store, that’s a lot for human beings to keep track of. David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Regularly cleaning out backpacks also can help reduce unnecessary weight and keep track of notes, permission slips and assignments. Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 But the Federal Aviation Administration does keep track of runway incursions at airports with traffic control towers, including DIA, according to the agency. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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