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

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

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2024

“Many congregants across the nation bow in prayer minutes before the midnight hour as they sing out “Watchman, watchman, please tell me the hour of the night.’

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2023

Before such a watchman, who could sleep with some of the eyes and keep on guard with the rest, Zeus seemed helpless.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton