watchman

Example Sentences

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Dick ordered Edward and Glenn Juenke, the night watchman, to begin evacuating Bug House and two other cabins by the river.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

They had also planted a watchman in the bank, Patrick Shevlin.

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2023

It was while working as a night watchman on a dive boat that Reginald was encouraged to venture into the water.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2023

The National Transportation Safety Board blamed Boylan for the tragedy, saying his failure to post a roving night watchman allowed the fire to quickly spread undetected, trapping the 33 passengers and one crew member below.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023

All Bartok had to do was to be a watchman for three hours, six days a week, and look out for prowlers.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell