keep tally
Example Sentences
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The third scrutator reads each name aloud, while the cardinals keep tally.
From Time Magazine Archive
That evening he was engaged by the captain of the vessel to keep tally on the sacks at five francs per diem.
From The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World by Boyton, Paul
Antonio and Sebastian are ridiculing Gonzalo for his efforts to cheer and console them. 395-3 Tell means keep tally.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
It did keep tally of every incoming visitor.
From The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel by Hanshew, Mary E.
"I'll keep tally," proffered Edith Brownlie, glad to escape the more certain duty of tying the cords about the boughs.
From Dorothy Dale's Queer Holidays by Penrose, Margaret
