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Police recovered the prints last week when they raided an apartment in the São Paulo suburb of São Bernardo do Campo and arrested a man suspected of watching over the stolen art.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

And Gil's wife, Gusbimar Gonzalez, who had been watching over the rescue operation the whole time, was able to embrace her husband again.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

Most of the agents had on tactical gear and had their faces covered and stood with the bored posture of men waiting out a shift of watching over protesters with bullhorns.

From Slate ● May 29, 2026

It’s hard, but he’s got a coach watching over him.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

It is hard work watching over the peoples and flishing and wishing them safely.

From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech




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