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watchdog

[woch-dawg, -dog] / ˈwɒtʃˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg /


NOUN
guard dog
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As promo spots showing the combatants in fight mode fill the airwaves, the Public Integrity Project watchdog group has filed a lawsuit trying to derail the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The anti-graft watchdog had also separately arrested 23 people, including consultants, contractors and members of the owners' corporation of the complex.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Britain's media watchdog Ofcom said it had written to online service providers about "the increased risk of their platforms being used to stir up hatred, provoke violence and commit other offences under UK law".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The European Commission, the EU's digital watchdog, said Meta will have to maintain access to competitors until Brussels wraps up its probe.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“And they do need a watchdog here,” barked Tock sadly.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster




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