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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Better data-sharing between agencies could allow direct connections between their systems to verify financial information and keep track of lender performance. Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 The mutable nature of border landscapes can pose political problems—like trying to keep track of where the line even is. Lauren Markham, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025 To keep track of the albino squirrels, the city spends three days in October counting them, with volunteers like Henton scanning tree branches, wandering through parks and peering under bushes in search of the critters. Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025 The rest of the league, particularly the top performers, best keep track of Robinson’s availability before someone else comes calling. The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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