Sentence examples for keep a hand on from inspiring English sources

"Hands on a Hardbody," which I saw when it made its premiere last fall at La Jolla Playhouse, is unusual in keeping its feet firmly on the ground — much in the way its contestants must keep a hand on that chassis.

One first-year class had 38 pupils, too many to keep a hand on.

The driver must keep a hand on the wheel at all times, or an alarm goes off.

It might even persuade them to let Mr Osborne keep a hand on the economic tiller for a few more years.

For safety and legal reasons, the driver still needs to keep a hand on the wheel, and to be ready to cope with more complicated situations.

Although she will keep a hand on the rudder at the Spotted Pig, for the coming months her focus will be on the John Dory, which is half as large and twice as restrained.

Ben kept a hand on Beans's rump as they circled the ring together.

Since the funeral, Obama has often kept a hand on Biden's back, as if to give him strength.

Third set: Djokovic 7-6, 6-2, 5-5 Tsonga* Where Tsonga surges and slumps, Novak Djokovic just keeps a hand on the tiller and his eyes on the prize.

Adam's aide straddled the frail-looking youngster between her legs and kept a hand on his chest so he didn't slump forward.

The French government has kept a hand on the movies with censorship, bureaucracy, and subsidy, and the exchange between the movies and the other arts has always been vigorous.