- present participle of watch.
watching
Example Sentences
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“You can take a break whenever you want,” he said, watching a small goldfish circle a glass bowl on his desk in the Honghub community.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
A highlight: watching Tinkerbell sprinkle pixie dust on his infant twins during an evening parade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The florist used to frequent the library in high school, checking out books and watching shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Evans told Owen that she unexpectedly burst into tears while watching his Emmy awards being engraved, saying that was the moment it "sank in".
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
They were all watching me, especially the auntie.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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