watchful
Example Sentences
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The Durham man was patient and watchful and also came through moments of frantic running with Brook.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The performances bear that out, from Benton and Bing’s steady inner light to Compère’s coiled, watchful Tosha, a compelling portrait of skepticism inside this cocoon of warmth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Talent often comes saddled with a high-school temperament and watchful parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
“This is a period of watchful thinking,” Warsh told reporters.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
An odd, watchful silence hangs over the foreboding brick building.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
