watchful

Example Sentences

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"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

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

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

Another woman in the lawsuits told The Times, “I want people to know that parents need to be more watchful of the police officer working in Explorer academies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

I too appear as something of a stranger in these early memories: watchful and grudging, oddly silent.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt