watchful

Example Sentences

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It tapers as it rises, massive forms jutting out at intervals: winged helmets and alarmingly watchful eagles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Cruz is alluring and watchful, while Norton turns out to be the film’s secret weapon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Investors had braced in recent weeks for a higher-for-longer posture from the Fed, but this was sharper and reflected a committee inching from a watchful hold toward readiness to raise rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

"Tipah spends most of her time keeping a watchful eye on them while enjoying a little respite from all the jumping, biting and playing that comes with raising energetic tiger cubs," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I looked towards the knoll: there he lay, still as a prostrate column; his face turned to me: his eye beaming watchful and keen.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë