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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Castellanos said one of the most difficult parts of her husband's detention was trying to keep track of where he was being held as he was transferred between facilities. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 In May, Dana asked Katelyn to start using Life360, an app designed to help families keep track of one another to stay safe. — Veronica Fulton-Mazaika, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2026 The suspense list has been a law in Texas since 1995 to better keep track of voter registration. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 Be sure to label and date the packaging to keep track of how long its been stored, and freeze for up to three months. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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