keep close
Example Sentences
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Investors will keep close tabs on any developments related to China’s rare-earth exports to the U.S.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The National Intelligence Service said it would would keep close tabs on whether she attended the party congress.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with G-7 finance ministers, she said Japan would keep close communications with the U.S. about the currency market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
“I understand as a law enforcement officer, you’re privy to certain things you want to keep close to the chest,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2025
Resting, like now, they keep close enough to touch.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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