watch·dog
ˈwäch-ˌdȯg 
ˈwȯch-
1
: a dog kept to guard property
2
: one that guards against loss, waste, theft, or undesirable practices
watchdogged; watchdogging; watchdogs
: to act as a watchdog for
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
Bond yields leaking higher since the Fed cut rates a quarter-point on Wednesday is not atypical, and — so far — is not alarming equity markets, inflation watchdogs or fiscal hawks.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Germany's antisemitism watchdog group RIAS recorded 4,782 antisemitic incidents in Germany in 2024—an 83-percent increase that came after Israel launched its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, following Hamas' October 7 attack in 2023.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … EYE ON POWER – New conservative watchdog group will challenge 'woke' policies from the left.
—FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Department of Education's Office watchdog is launching an investigation into the agency's sensitive data systems, according to a letter first obtained by ABC News.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
Bond yields leaking higher since the Fed cut rates a quarter-point on Wednesday is not atypical, and — so far — is not alarming equity markets, inflation watchdogs or fiscal hawks.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Germany's antisemitism watchdog group RIAS recorded 4,782 antisemitic incidents in Germany in 2024—an 83-percent increase that came after Israel launched its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, following Hamas' October 7 attack in 2023.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … EYE ON POWER – New conservative watchdog group will challenge 'woke' policies from the left.
—FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchdog. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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