watchdog
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Employees should legally be able to find out what their colleagues are earning, the UK's equality watchdog has said.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
The department is reviewing its response and considering whether to refer itself to Britain’s police watchdog.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
Globally, the share of voting-age adults casting ballots fell from 65% in 2008 to 56% in 2023, according to International IDEA, a democracy watchdog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
It added that the force was reviewing its handling of the matter, including whether it should call in the police watchdog.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
“I don’t think you understand,” said Milo timidly as the watchdog growled a warning.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
If Paxton wins, an incomplete picture of his finances could prevent watchdogs from evaluating his conflicts of interest as a senator, Holman and others said.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
South Korea's president urged financial watchdogs to take "necessary measures" over new highly speculative investment products tied to the fortunes of the nation's AI chipmakers after share price declines left investors nursing losses.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
But California regulators and consumer watchdogs disagree with AT&T on what constitutes a reliable replacement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Ethics watchdogs expressed dismay this week over the deals.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
“You must excuse my gruff conduct,” the watchdog said, after they’d been driving for some time, “but you see it’s traditional for watchdogs to be ferocious...”
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
John Niles, a transportation consultant who has watchdogged the design since 2006, has come to believe it will work.
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2017
A series of corruption scandals has rocked City Hall, and each candidate says they are the best choice to provide better oversight and watchdogging.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2022
But Bonneville Power also faces more pressure - from those who pay the bills - to control and step up watchdogging of spending.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 23, 2019
But Bonneville Power also faces more pressure — from those who pay the bills — to control and step up watchdogging of spending.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2019
Megadonors interested in watchdogging the media have instead gravitated to more cautious groups like Mr. Bozell’s Media Research Center.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2017
"I undertake watchdogging in all its branches," said Clo.
From The Lion's Mouse by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson
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