keep tabs on
Example Sentences
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Wiegman said a member of her staff is at Spain's game to keep tabs on the scoreline but they will not share that information with players, who are chasing a win over Ukraine regardless.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Since levels of risk tolerance vary from investor to investor, it’s important for investors to keep tabs on how concentrated their positions are and what they’re comfortable with.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The WHO tries to keep tabs on these things, listing things like bird flu, Ebola, Nipah, Lassa and yes, hantavirus, as top-ranking threats to global health.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
Foreign governments keep tabs on the political ups and downs of American administrations to help them gauge a president’s ability to follow through on his commitments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
“They want to keep tabs on who’s voting and how. They know when each man’s due at the polls and God help him if he doesn’t show up to vote for Mattie.”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
