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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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Clients include chip company Nvidia, which uses the platform to develop customized software for its team leaders to keep track of projects and ensure they are delivered on time.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

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

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Paules tries to keep track of prefab projects in both Altadena and the Palisades and senses tremendous momentum.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

But if someone wants to keep track of the money alongside other retirement and investment accounts, they may have options.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

Then again, there are some people who keep track of every day and every hour, and there are people who don’t, and Coraline’s parents were solidly in the second camp.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman

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