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
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Wall Street will keep a close eye on progress in the new year.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2023
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To that end, there is a potential trade target to keep a close eye on.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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But parents need to keep a close eye on what types of media their kids consume.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 25 Mar. 2025
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Apple still plans to keep a close eye on the app distribution process.
—Jon Porter, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2024
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Many of those who have left Nicaragua keep a close watch on such developments.
—Julia Barajas, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2021
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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
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Every business, in any sector, must keep a close eye on margins.
—Jacob Orrin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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After mortgage preapproval, lenders keep a close watch on your finances.
—Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
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As in, not especially likely, but likely enough to keep a close eye on them.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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After that, keep a close eye on how things play out and make minor adjustments as needed.
—Max Avery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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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
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There will also be surprise flash sales on different products each day, so keep a close watch!
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
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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
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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
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When there's a star on the market, the Steinbrenner family will keep a close eye on them.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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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
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Remember to keep a close eye on your accounts during the transition.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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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
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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
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When choosing a concealer for acne-prone skin, keep a close eye on the ingredients list.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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