keep tally
Example Sentences
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The third scrutator reads each name aloud, while the cardinals keep tally.
From Time Magazine Archive
Derrick told Paul that with these pegs he must keep tally of the number of loaded cars that passed this station, and that he must always be ready to answer promptly the call of "Door."
From Derrick Sterling A Story of the Mines by Monroe, Kirk
Hand me some more matches to keep tally with.
From The Uphill Climb by Bower, B. M.
The Kalkis was moving so slowly, Mr. Spokesly could with difficulty keep tally of the beat of the engines.
From Command by McFee, William
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
