Examples of 'were to keep' in a sentence
Meaning of "were to keep"
Were to keep is a phrase typically used to express a hypothetical action or situation that was expected or planned to happen, but ultimately did not occur. It suggests an intention or obligation to keep something, but it did not come to fruition for some reason
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were to keep
Our orders were to keep both of them alive.
It would be a result of war if it were to keep going.
You were to keep an eye on his drinking.
My only thoughts were to keep running away.
You were to keep to the outskirts of my park.
Manoah and his wife were to keep a special promise.
They were to keep the traditions they have been taught.
His orders always were to keep the press away.
They were to keep their language for quite a long time.
The storage instructions were to keep the syringes refrigerated.
Were to keep you from becoming too powerful too early.
The instructions were to keep the platform intact.
She also confided them with three very important secrets which they were to keep.
His orders were to keep the river open.
The Lieutenant made it quite clear we were to keep our noses out.
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They were to keep you from knowing misery.
Our instructions were to keep watch.
You were to keep a close eye on her.
I understand how desperate you were to keep your family together.
You were to keep an eye on him.
Think about where you would be if you were to keep your resolution.
My orders were to keep these streets tidy.
Now it would be stealing, if you were to keep the money.
The discussions were to keep a clear focus on the need to.
I thought we had an understanding . You were to keep me in the loop.
My orders were to keep you fed until they were ready.
I have told you that these lies were to keep our family safe.
If you were to keep them in your basement.
It wouldn't be a problem if you were to keep me company now.
Our orders were to keep ourselves hidden at all costs.
Is that prudent? Our instructions were to keep watch.
They said we were to keep away from that car.
I snatched it from you, as I saw how anxious you were to keep it burning.
Your orders were to keep this covert.
She would run out into the woods . They were to keep her in.
The orders were to keep out of here.
Destiny 's thrown us together and I could not stand it if fate were to keep us apart.
The killings were to keep his secret.
They were to keep in mind the precious hope of receiving their heavenly inheritance.
I thought the orders were to keep this patient in the dark.
They were to keep track of the additional chores they did and their monetary values.
The main responsibilities were to keep the peace and punish lawbreakers.
They were to keep this fact in mind and ever strive to maintain their purity.
The lips of the priest were to keep knowledge Mal.
They were to keep the passover.
I told you before! You were to keep it discreet.
You were to keep an eye on her.
And I see now they were to keep Hyde away.
You were to keep me in the loop.
In other words, we were to keep him alive.
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I can not keep running people over
I would not even be able to keep it down
So it could not keep swimming to keep breathing
