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Recent Examples of watchdog
On Sunday, one such watchdog caught Graham breakfasting at Chef Mickey’s, where real-life Disney characters make the rounds and chat with customers.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
SteelWatch, an international watchdog organization, publicly released its corporate scorecard on Tuesday, which evaluates 18 steelmakers across 11 countries.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Pinsley said his role is to serve as a fiscal watchdog overseeing county finances and identifying potential risks.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s internet blackout has entered its 30th day, with civilians cut off for at least 696 hours, according to internet watchdog NetBlocks.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
SteelWatch, an international watchdog organization, publicly released its corporate scorecard on Tuesday, which evaluates 18 steelmakers across 11 countries.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Pinsley said his role is to serve as a fiscal watchdog overseeing county finances and identifying potential risks.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s internet blackout has entered its 30th day, with civilians cut off for at least 696 hours, according to internet watchdog NetBlocks.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchdog
Noun
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In drills, Taiwan has rehearsed repelling a seaborne assault with drones, fast patrol craft, mobile Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles and Marine Corps teams.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the chase, a deputy got out of his patrol vehicle to try to deploy stop sticks in the truck's path, but the driver rammed the deputy's vehicle.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Investigators did not release details of how the hunters found the body.—
Mark Price
April 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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An adult nonresident combination hunting and fishing license alone is $264, according to Fish and Game’s website, and an elk tag will run an out-of-state hunter an additional $650.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dube isn’t as panicked about its impact on wages and employment as many other observers are.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Under these circumstances, legal observers say that any pardon is likely to face a significant Supreme Court challenge.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The same thing happens again when the puppy encounters a duck.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Heidi Klum plays with an adorable puppy in the streets of New York City on March 30.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Above the Agency house, a hundred yards away, Fort King’s sentinels scanned the area.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Academic medical center sentinel networks.—
Robert B. Shpiner,
STAT,
13 Feb. 2026
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The soldiers would have stayed as sentries before and after the performance, symbolically guarding the legacy of Taiwan’s founder.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Police had taped off several square blocks around Sixth Street, while local police and federal authorities, including Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents, were at the site, according to Austin police officers serving as sentries.—
Jack Myer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, all eight dogs — which included a labradoodle, mini dachshund, mountain dog, Aussie mix, sheepdog, lab mix and two huskies — were all found safe.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The golden retriever and Labrador retrievers, popular pets who have never won Best in Show, were fan favorites, as were a Sussex spaniel named Goober and one of the Best in Show competitors, an Old English sheepdog named Graham.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez listed herself as Ruben’s guardian or emergency contact in paperwork with North Shore Medical Center, Golden Glades Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Larkin Community Hospital — though Ruben and Carmen were married.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchdog. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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