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• Wall Street will keep a close eye on progress in the new year.
  — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2023
• Dad can still keep a close eye on the grill, even when he's stepped away.
  — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2024
• In the footwear space, keep a close eye on edgy moto boots and loafers with laced-up grommets.
  — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
• Folks looking for ideas would be wise to keep a close watch on Paris and Peacock.
  — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
• Simone Biles’ dad likes to keep a close eye on her success!
  — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
• One pitcher to keep a close eye on this year is the White Sox’s Garrett Crochet.
  — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2024
• Researchers plan to keep a close eye on the 15 eastern quolls, which are each about the size of a small domestic cat.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
• In their statement, police warned parents and guardians to keep a close eye on what their kids bring to school.
  — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 18 May 2025
• Wear a floatation device and keep a close eye on children.
  — oregonlive, 11 May 2023
• But parents need to keep a close eye on what types of media their kids consume.
  — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 25 Mar. 2025
• But the outlook for 2025 could be cloudier, as the Fed will keep a close eye on inflation and the jobs picture.
  — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
• Many of those who have left Nicaragua keep a close watch on such developments.
  — Julia Barajas, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2021
• Also, keep a close eye on transitions from room to room.
  — Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
• Join 3 others in the comments View Comments Storage is an area to keep a close eye on, too.
  — Katia Hetter, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
• Apple still plans to keep a close eye on the app distribution process.
  — Jon Porter, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2024
• When there's a star on the market, the Steinbrenner family will keep a close eye on them.
  — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
• The neighborhood was designed so that managers could keep a close watch on workers, who passed by the boss’ house on the way to work.
  — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 3 June 2021
• Same for Troy police, who keep a close eye on I-75 in their city, pulling over drunken drivers at all hours of day and night.
  — Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 29 Jan. 2024
• Now, students heading to or from the complex have to keep a close watch in both directions.
  — Elena Bruess, San Antonio Express-News, 18 June 2021
• And if independents are key, then the Trump campaign may want to keep a close eye on recent polling.
  — Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 June 2024
• Don't be afraid to take calculated risks and try new things, but always keep a close eye on the bottom line.
  — Expert Panel, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
• But as the weather warms in the early spring, participants keep a close watch for signs that the ice is starting to soften.
  — Erin Donaghue, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2023
• Every business, in any sector, must keep a close eye on margins.
  — Jacob Orrin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
• In the days leading up to and following the holiday, keep a close eye on your produce as this is one area where the tide can turn quickly.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
• As in, not especially likely, but likely enough to keep a close eye on them.
  — Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
• The National Weather Service in Mobile urged those along the coast to keep a close watch on the forecast through the next few days, as more changes are likely.
  — Leigh Morgan, al, 22 Aug. 2020
• After that, keep a close eye on how things play out and make minor adjustments as needed.
  — Max Avery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
• But students of sports trends will keep a close watch to see how the under-one-roof association plays out with fans.
  — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
• Any time the same person tries to enter that store again, the manager will receive an alert on their phone, and can ask the person to leave, or keep a close eye on them.
  — Anna Stewart, CNN, 15 July 2023
• Cooper’s overall involvement, keeping 2025 in mind, will be something to keep a close eye on next week and in the playoffs.
  — Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024