keep an eye on
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It can feel sensible to keep an eye on things.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
Awosika wants to seal his top spot on the depth chart, so keep an eye on him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
At the same time, the day will be about encouraging people to "keep an eye on each other" as "we all have a role to play" in stopping terrorism, he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
“It’s how I keep an eye on it,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Someone needs to keep an eye on our city!”
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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