Sentence examples for maintain a watch from inspiring English sources

On that question, collectors appear to be divided into two camps: Those who believe that to maintain a watch's accuracy its lubricants need to be spread evenly by a continuous movement of the gears and wheels; and those who believe that increased wear resulting from continual movement may do more harm than good.

Users can also get real-time quotes and maintain a watch list for particular stocks.

But of course we will maintain a watching brief".

The former Hull player and Hull KR coach had said he would maintain a watching brief at the KC Stadium but was an animated spectator throughout this match, leaving his spot at the top of the stand to head down to the touchline.

But assessing if someone has cut corners in maintaining a watch takes more time.

But how could I? While I struggled with this, I maintained a watch by day and didn't make my nightly forage until well past their lights-out.

Alcor maintains a watch list of members in failing health, and when it seems as though the time has come they send what they call a "standby team" to do just that – stand by the person's bed until they die.

We are aware of the situation and we are maintaining a watching brief".

The country's secret police maintain a vigilant watch on net use, and have arrested users in internet cafes.

County rules also emphasize the need to maintain a strict watch over migrant workers and visitors from outside the county.

George Pemberton and his new bride, Serena, maintain a close watch over a burgeoning logging empire, dealing with their workers while fighting off the efforts of environmental activists to expand the country's network of national parks.