keep tally
Example Sentences
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The third scrutator reads each name aloud, while the cardinals keep tally.
From Time Magazine Archive
A clock is the contrivance of springs and wheels whereby the ambitious, early of a summer's day when sane people are asleep or hunting flowers on the hill-side, keep tally of the sun.
From August First by Keller, Arthur Ignatius
For some time Browne endeavoured to keep tally of the route; eventually, however, he was obliged to relinquish the attempt in despair.
From The Red Rat's Daughter by Boothby, Guy
But that county paid fees and mileage to keep tally of Drybone's casualties.
From Lin McLean by Wister, Owen
A committee had been appointed to keep tally on the number of wagons crossed on the boats.
From Reminiscences of a Pioneer by Thompson, William, Colonel
