watchword

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In other words, affordability was the watchword before the high court’s decision, and it remains so.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

The watchword in Venice, by contrast, was “colorito”—colorful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

"The watchword now is re-engagement, with a dialogue that can take place discreetly, in a calm, peaceful, equal manner, but also with a view to results," said Romatet.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

For Moscow and Washington, now their watchword is co-operation.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Just as “victory” had been the watchword for the past four years, now “reconversion” came to the fore, with the United States trying to adjust its psyche and its economy to the peace.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly