How to Use keep a close watch/eye in a Sentence

keep a close watch/eye

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  • Dad can still keep a close eye on the grill, even when he's stepped away.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2024
  • Wall Street will keep a close eye on progress in the new year.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2023
  • To that end, there is a potential trade target to keep a close eye on.
    — Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
  • But parents need to keep a close eye on what types of media their kids consume.
    — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Apple still plans to keep a close eye on the app distribution process.
    — Jon Porter, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Many of those who have left Nicaragua keep a close watch on such developments.
    — Julia Barajas, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2021
  • In their statement, police warned parents and guardians to keep a close eye on what their kids bring to school.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 18 May 2025
  • Every business, in any sector, must keep a close eye on margins.
    — Jacob Orrin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • After mortgage preapproval, lenders keep a close watch on your finances.
    — Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
  • As in, not especially likely, but likely enough to keep a close eye on them.
    — Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • After that, keep a close eye on how things play out and make minor adjustments as needed.
    — Max Avery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • Now, students heading to or from the complex have to keep a close watch in both directions.
    — Elena Bruess, San Antonio Express-News, 18 June 2021
  • There will also be surprise flash sales on different products each day, so keep a close watch!
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Don't be afraid to take calculated risks and try new things, but always keep a close eye on the bottom line.
    — Expert Panel, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The former Utah State wide receiver is one to keep a close eye on in training camp.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 June 2025
  • When there's a star on the market, the Steinbrenner family will keep a close eye on them.
    — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
  • The neighborhood was designed so that managers could keep a close watch on workers, who passed by the boss’ house on the way to work.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 3 June 2021
  • Remember to keep a close eye on your accounts during the transition.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Researchers plan to keep a close eye on the 15 eastern quolls, which are each about the size of a small domestic cat.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
  • But students of sports trends will keep a close watch to see how the under-one-roof association plays out with fans.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
  • When choosing a concealer for acne-prone skin, keep a close eye on the ingredients list.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Ideally, agencies should have expert teams that keep a close eye on the fast-changing world of social media.
    — Danielle Wiley, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
  • But as the weather warms in the early spring, participants keep a close watch for signs that the ice is starting to soften.
    — Erin Donaghue, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Dogs should always be walked on a leash and owners should keep a close eye on changes in their body language, the organization said.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • One pitcher to keep a close eye on this year is the White Sox’s Garrett Crochet.
    — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Farmers also need to keep a close watch on their livestock and educate themselves on the symptoms of the disease.
    — Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2022
  • In the days leading up to and following the holiday, keep a close eye on your produce as this is one area where the tide can turn quickly.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The box simulates a cavity nest but allows enough space for animal care staff to keep a close watch on them, Miller said.
    — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 29 July 2022
  • Join 3 others in the comments View Comments Storage is an area to keep a close eye on, too.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The only feature is a huge window, which allows the sole occupant to keep a close eye on the players training outside.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 16 May 2025

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