Examples of 'kept close' in a sentence

Meaning of "kept close"

The phrase 'kept close' generally means to maintain a close or tight relationship with someone or something. It implies a sense of proximity, intimacy, or connection. It can be used to describe a close friendship, a strong bond, or a tight-knit community

How to use "kept close" in a sentence

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kept close
The fees are kept close to nominal level.
I could not trust that he kept close.
The ball was kept close to the body.
Kept close contact with her.
Without those words kept close to my skin.
They kept close and whispered things.
The three men kept close to him.
She kept close to him as they walked.
John too had kept close to home.
A flawless score like this is a treasure to be kept close.
Spices can be kept close to the stove.
These things have to be kept close.
My friend kept close watch on her.
He soon sighed though as he kept close to them.
Secret police kept close eyes on operations in hospitals.

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The first hut builders kept close to them.
Are kept close and not forgotten.
The feet are usually kept close together.
They kept close watch over their creation.
But generally he kept close at home.
Kept close to the edge.
The government kept close watch on his activities.
The smallest is always kept close.
Children kept close to their parents.
Uncollateralised overnight call rate was kept close to zero.
Andrews was kept close prisoner for sixteen weeks.
But for the present she was kept close.
The one that he kept close to his heart.
I kept close to them and witnessed their plundering the wagons.
A tired brown dog kept close at their heels.
He kept close to his people.
The elbows are to be kept close to the body.
I kept close watch.
Your remembrance has been kept close to my heart.
He kept close behind.
Expenditure execution was mostly kept close to planned spending paths.
They must be kept close to the product and in readiness whenever required.
I want her kept close.
Patrols were kept close to the main body to prevent them from vanishing.
The rifles were kept close.
Then you never kept close relationships with others.
The instruction manual must always be kept close by the device.
The child was kept close to the mother but also had much stimulation.
Instead a small gun safe that can be kept close at hand.
An inhaler should be kept close by and ready to use at all times.
And he also demolished fond ideas that people kept close to their heart.
The arm should be kept close to your ear as you extend it.
Between the working electrode and reference electrode is kept close to a desired level.
Has kept close touch with people and has been conscientious in constituent service.
The first set was kept close until the end.

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Up three at the close of the dow yesterday
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Examples of using Kept
It must be kept at this temperature at all times
The wards must be kept very quiet
We kept enough for winter and planting
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