watchful eye

Example Sentences

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Under Trump's watchful eye, interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has embarked on reforms, including opening Venezuela's oil and mining sectors to private companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The club was also the "regular weekend haunt" for Julie Luff and her friends when Barlow started performing there, his parents keeping a watchful eye on him.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 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

And when Maye broke out this season, leading the NFL in completion percentage and yards per attempt, he did it under the watchful eye of McDaniels, who had returned to New England as offensive coordinator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Under the watchful eye of Mrs. Murphy, all of them are polite, even rail-thin and sour-faced Miss Grund, a clerk in a shoe store.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline