keep track

phrase

: 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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Measuring waist circumference has the advantage of not requiring specialized equipment, so patients can keep track at home. Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Texas does not keep track of student to teacher ratios after fourth grade, so most of the reassignments are expected to impact teachers of kindergarten to fourth grade. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 John Blottman/Getty Images Federal student loan borrowers have had a lot to keep track of over the last few years, but the major changes that took effect last month have made this an especially important time to review your federal student loans. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Regularly cleaning out backpacks also can help reduce unnecessary weight and keep track of notes, permission slips and assignments. Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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