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watchful

[woch-fuhl] / ˈwɒtʃ fəl /


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One of the more unexpected findings was that human infrastructure, including roads and settlements, sometimes caused animals to become less watchful.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 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

It says it is keeping a watchful eye, and it has already expressed its concerns to the government.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

And the twins were safe—safer under Wash’s watchful eye than they ever were in Henry’s house.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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