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Meanings of keep a check in English

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Usage of keep a check in English
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Then he tells me to keep a check on the gate.
The Godfather
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However, stronger inflation around the world and higher oil prices would keep a check on trade.
Radio NZ
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It was important to keep a check.
The Quiet Earth
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Many southern states, where ValueLabs and Infosys are based, enforce power cuts to keep a check on demand.
Reuters
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A friend will help keep you grounded and will keep a check on those romantic fancies of yours!
The South African
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We must keep a check upon the methods that we employ, and abandon those that do not answer.
Practical Essays
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You will find little trouble in holding your subordinates in check, if you can but keep a check upon yourself.
Cicero
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I've hired a tame poltergeist to keep a check on the stock, take care of trouble-makers, and clean up afterwards.
The Bride Wore Black Leather
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More Tauranga schools were introducing enrolment zones or shrinking existing zones in order to keep a check on their student numbers.
Radio NZ
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The foremen and superintendents would only be wasting time were they to keep a check on the costs in their departments.
My Life and Work
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The proposed methodology could be used in screening of precursors to cardiac ailments, and to keep a check on the cardio-vascular health.
Pubmed
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He was an agent in disguise; in fact, a relation of Tissaphernes was in attendance to keep a check on his loyalty.
Anabasis
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He said he also planned to introduce vehicle inspection systems in Punjab province in coming months to keep a check on polluting vehicles.
Reuters
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At evening or next day the master could inspect the results and thereby keep a check upon both the driver and the squad.
American Negro Slavery / A Survey of the Supply, Employment and ...
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Every three months his blood is tested to keep a check on his immune system and viral load - the measure of infectivity.
The Guardian
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Then why is it entered in your book as being for meal?- wanted the cash for, and to keep a check on them.
Second Shetland Truck System Report
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