watchful eye

Example Sentences

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And if all that weren’t enough, investors are still keeping a watchful eye on the war in Iran and oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The 17-year-old was one of China's many newly minted entrepreneurs as capitalism took off under the watchful eye of its Communist Party rulers.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Security guards kept a watchful eye on the duo through the glass as they leaned in for conversation and enjoyed their meal.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

James played for the Miami Heat for four years under the watchful eye of Riley.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

His mother, wanting the best for him, sent him off to learn a trade in Tennessee under the watchful eye of a white tailor there.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield