watchful eye

Example Sentences

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She and her two siblings grew up under the watchful eye of a taxidermied chicken in a museum case that her parents picked up on their honeymoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Security guards kept a watchful eye on the duo through the glass as they leaned in for conversation and enjoyed their meal.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

James played for the Miami Heat for four years under the watchful eye of Riley.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Teacher Kim Heilmann keeps a watchful eye on his students as they learn to manoeuvre the heavy equipment.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Workmen from the Nesci Brothers show are unrolling various pieces of the big top under the watchful eye of the boss canvasman.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen