Big Brother

Example Sentences

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Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, said: "Protecting children online is vital, but these are outrageous plans that will fail to address the underlying causes of online harm."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But the idea came under immediate pressure from political opponents and civil liberties campaigners, including Big Brother Watch, highlighting concerns around privacy.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

When we did that video, it felt too over the top, “Oh, Big Brother is gonna come for you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

In a totalitarian sci-fi world, a hammer thrown by a young athlete smashes a "Big Brother" figure declaiming to brainwashed citizens from a vast screen.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

On the walls were scarlet banners of the Youth League and the Spies, and a full-sized poster of Big Brother.

From "1984" by George Orwell