keep an eye on
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"I was told 'don't worry we'll keep an eye on her', again it just didn't happen," David said.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Refiners aren’t creating quite the same investor buzz as the red-hot memory trade, but keep an eye on their margins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Someone from your group should always remain on the shore to keep an eye on those in the water - they can call for help if needed, Hall adds.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
“That’s not something you could expect of everyone, but, especially during nighttime hours, it would be a good idea to keep an eye on your animals.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
“Nutsawoo will stay here and keep an eye on the nursery while we are gone. On to geometry! Gather your graph paper, please.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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