keep track

idiom

: to be aware of how something is changing, what someone is doing, etc.
There's so much going on that it's hard to keep track.
usually + of
Keep track of your little brother for me, will you?
It's her job to keep track of how the money is spent.
I watch the news to keep track of current events.

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So that means that, basically, the citizens of Nome and the coastal villages are trying to keep track of what’s going on in the region by themselves. Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026 In short, a new head coach has to have backup plans for every assistant coaching position — and those logistics are difficult to keep track of while also preparing for playoff games. Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026 And consider a low-cost air monitor to keep track of the air quality inside. Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026 Every day, there’s a new British royal feud to keep track of. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep track

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“Keep track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20track. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.

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