watchful

Example Sentences

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The 17-year-old was one of China's many newly minted entrepreneurs as capitalism took off under the watchful eye of its Communist Party rulers.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

In a first for Europe, the Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car's self-driving feature -- as long as they are in the vehicle and keeping a watchful eye over it.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

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

Certain conversations are had away from Nguyen’s watchful camera, and we’re often only left with the aftermath as BTS tries to make do with the demands on their time and creativity.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Under the watchful eye of my grandfather the bounty of the fields and orchards was gathered.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya