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keep abreast of

Idioms  
  1. Stay or cause to stay up-to-date with, as in He's keeping abreast of the latest weather reports, or Please keep me abreast of any change in his condition. This term alludes to the nautical sense of abreast, which describes ships keeping up with each other. [Late 1600s]


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A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Thursday the duchess was "grateful for the swift response of emergency services and will keep abreast of developments".

From BBC May 12, 2023

Another Venezuelan in Matamoros, Giovanny Castellanos, said he was camping out in a tent on the border, wrapped up in blankets, to keep abreast of developments.

From Reuters Dec. 24, 2022

Regardless of total accumulation, snowfall to that degree is extremely difficult or impossible for road crews to keep abreast of.

From Washington Post Apr. 18, 2022

Just keep abreast of coronavirus infection rates and evolving protocols at both your departure and arrival destinations and be ready to adjust your plans on the fly.

From Seattle Times Dec. 31, 2021

While other men were forced to change their opinions through the malignancy of slavery to keep abreast of public sentiment, Lincoln remained steadfast in his opinions and his policy.

From Lincoln, the Politician by T. Aaron Levy

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