watchman

Example Sentences

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Reyne took over as night watchman, with his tent on the asphalt in the parking lot behind.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

At the time of the record destruction, which was revealed by a night watchman who saw it happening and saved some documents, UBS was under scrutiny for its wartime activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

It was while working as a night watchman on a dive boat that Reginald was encouraged to venture into the water.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2023

He is accused of failing to train his crew, conduct fire drills and post a roving night watchman on the boat.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2022

It was Uncle Sulaiman, the night watchman at the orphanage, who must have followed me out.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince