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watchdog

[woch-dawg, -dog] / ˈwɒtʃˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg /


NOUN
guard dog
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The UK government set out its response in January, pledging a new water watchdog for England which would oversee inspections without notice and regular MOT-style checks on infrastructure.

From BBC

The appointment of a new nonexecutive director to its board who is a former CEO of financial markets watchdog Finma shouldn’t harm its regulatory relations, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

The UK watchdog recommended the scheme after publishing a number of reports into fuel prices on UK forecourts.

From BBC

The union hasn’t published a full audit since 2020, and union members and watchdogs like the Illinois Policy Institute have been asking about them since at least 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Friday, Nestle refuted the accusations made by the watchdog, saying it reserved the right to respond in court "if Foodwatch continues to disseminate misleading information".

From Barron's