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keep track

Idioms  
  1. Remain informed, follow the course of, as in Are you keeping track of the time? This usage alludes to following a literal track, as of footsteps. The antonym, lose track, alludes to straying or wandering from a track, as in I've lost track—what day are you leaving? [Late 1800s]


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If you were hiring a pro, they would dig much deeper and look at everyone’s tax-filing status, employment and financial needs, and keep track of it.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

It’s an amazing place to keep track of your own opinions and watch how they transform.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Enterprises already are using more AI than ever before, with many wrangling more AI agents than they can keep track of.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Historically, full Moons were given nicknames to help keep track of time and monitor the changing seasons.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

A different mother might keep track of her dollars more closely, but not mine.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin

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