keep a close watch/eye

idiom

: to watch closely
Keep (a) close watch/eye on the baby.

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Chinese authorities at many levels keep a close watch over Chinese robotaxi companies. Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 What's next: Demographers and other researchers will keep a close eye on how Trump administration policies might affect immigration levels. Melissa Santos, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025 Scrutiny of conditions Trump critics and watchdog groups are expected to keep a close watch on the treatment of migrants and the conditions they’re kept in at Guantánamo Bay, given the facility’s reputation. Brett Samuels, The Hill, 9 Feb. 2025 Top clubs across Europe continue to keep a close eye on any developments but Liverpool insist the French centre-back is part of their long-term plans. James Pearce, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keep a close watch/eye

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“Keep a close watch/eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20a%20close%20watch%2Feye. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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