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We need to be more watchful of our children.
The hotel is being built under the watchful eye of its architect.
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The former president led through hard work and kept a watchful eye out for anyone slacking off.
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Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Under the watchful eyes of a teacher who was tasked with looking after the kids’ welfare, Grimes went to work with some of the masters of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
After a two-month trial at Atlanta and under the watchful eye of Woosnam, by then the Chiefs’ manager, Mwila signed permanently.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
While the four vampires (plus their Monster and the Guide, played by Kristen Schaal) are largely unfazed by the news, Guillermo starts to spiral, seemingly unable to accept that this is the end of everything he's worked so hard for (under the watchful eye of the cameras).
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Under the watchful eyes of a teacher who was tasked with looking after the kids’ welfare, Grimes went to work with some of the masters of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
After a two-month trial at Atlanta and under the watchful eye of Woosnam, by then the Chiefs’ manager, Mwila signed permanently.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
While the four vampires (plus their Monster and the Guide, played by Kristen Schaal) are largely unfazed by the news, Guillermo starts to spiral, seemingly unable to accept that this is the end of everything he's worked so hard for (under the watchful eye of the cameras).
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Watchful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchful. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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