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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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John was motivated, his husband notes with perhaps a bit of amusement, by his intense desire to be able to see and keep track of the midweek charts. Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025 Join the Discord for exclusive giveaways and view the entries tab to keep track of your contests. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025 Heading into its fifth and final season, there’s already a lot to keep track of. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025 The department does not keep track of that information, a spokesperson said. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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