keeping watch
Example Sentences
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Unlike sports or elections, he said, there’s no regulator keeping watch over whether a reality show market is being run — or gamed — fairly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
That’s good news for home buyers waiting for lower rates, but less welcome for investors keeping watch for signs that a public offering or exit from government conservatorship is coming.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
Police and fire fighters worked around the clock, not only trying to stifle the growing conflagration but keeping watch for potential looters.
From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2025
"At some point we were exhausted and stopped to rest. We took turns sleeping and keeping watch."
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2024
I started keeping watch over the speech therapy door, taking note of who came and went.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
