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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There’s a lot to keep track of, but manufacturers who commit to blocking out the noise, focusing on facts, and preparing for change will have a leg up when some of these orders turn into action. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn. Ethan Karp, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 In This Article Seating Place Settings Enjoyment Invitations Deadlines Timelines Event etiquette can be tricky, and there are a lot of best practices to keep track of. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 On the morning of April 19, 1995, Delaney borrows Keith’s truck to go to the government center to apply for a replacement Social Security card — her inability to keep track of anything is common for her. Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025 The wave of people touting themselves as the new studio tastemakers with Gen-AI has been impossible to keep track of. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025 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 29 Mar. 2025.

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