constant watch

collocation in English

meaningsofconstantandwatch

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constant
adjective
uk
/ˈkɒn.stənt/us
/ˈkɑːn.stənt/
happening a lot or all ...
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watch
noun
uk
/wɒtʃ/us
/wɑːtʃ/
a small clock that is worn on a strap around the wrist or, sometimes, connected to a piece of clothing by ...
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(Definition ofconstantandwatchfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Aconstantwatchwas kept to prevent servants staying a full year, while tenants taking on apprentices were immediately asked to stand surety for any future liability to the parish.
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In the meantime, we need aconstantwatchagainst the creation of unconscious prejudice.
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Manufacturers are having to keep an almostconstantwatchon prices.
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Could he tell us, also, thatconstantwatchis kept upon the improvements?
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We are keeping aconstantwatchon the case, and the development of it.
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We keep aconstantwatchon this matter.
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The early warning andconstantwatchprocedures have gone.
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I am, however, still keeping aconstantwatchon this traffic.
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Will he keep aconstantwatchon the situation?
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I therefore strongly recommend that aconstantwatchshould be kept on these developments.
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Constantwatchwas also kept over grain stored in warehouses.
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The committee exercised aconstantwatchover complaints.
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We shall keep aconstantwatchon this situation.
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We keep aconstantwatchon international road accident statistics, including those relating to mopeds.
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The real answer is to make sure that ourconstantwatchand early warning arrangements work.
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The divisional inspector has that matter under close andconstantwatch.
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It is very important to improve cooperation with the authorities responsible for combating organized crime and to keep aconstantwatchon developments.
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I understand that aconstantwatchis maintained by my inspectors on the sand which is removed.
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Aconstantwatchis kept on the others and there have been a number of successful prosecutions.
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Aconstantwatchis maintained for any new and promising lines of inquiry for which additional resources may be required.
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