watchdog

Example Sentences

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False-claims investigations are commonly initiated after a whistleblower or an internal government watchdog has tipped the Justice Department off to alleged fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal

The criteria to register as a nationwide party able to contest seats in multiple areas have been tightened, according to the Asian election watchdog, and only six of the 57 parties standing have qualified.

From Barron's

ScotRail has been ordered to withdraw claims that it offers the "cheapest tickets" on its website after a watchdog ruled this was misleading.

From BBC

The watchdog's chief executive Vijay Rangarajan said there was "a clear conflict of interest in asking existing councils to decide how long it will be before they are answerable to voters".

From BBC

Drivers could be paying more than they should for petrol and diesel after the UK's competition watchdog said fuel profit margins remain at "persistently high levels" despite prices at the pump having fallen.

From BBC