watchman

Example Sentences

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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

A night watchman alone would not make or break a new development, but this is one of many such provisions, often motivated by fire safety, that stack up in the code every three years.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2025

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

Gideon Matua, a night watchman in Kampala who bets regularly said two friends recently lost their jobs after losing other people’s money.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2022

Even the outer walls of the castle were hidden from the watchman at the top of the keep.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli