watchman

Example Sentences

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Reyne took over as night watchman, with his tent on the asphalt in the parking lot behind.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

At the time of the record destruction, which was revealed by a night watchman who saw it happening and saved some documents, UBS was under scrutiny for its wartime activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Last month, Richard Abath, the night watchman who mistakenly allowed in the thieves, died at 57.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2024

Prosecutors said the captain failed to have a night watchman or conduct fire drills as required by law.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

Elizabeth had, of course, been invited before by other people—the night watchman, for example—but she had always said no.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin