watchdog
Example Sentences
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The change comes as the financial watchdog continues its consultation on tougher regulation for the industry, including measures to stop insider trading.
From BBC
In response to public fears that prices will be rounded up, elaborate watchdogs have been created, to protect consumers.
From BBC
The lawsuit is the latest instance of fire safety watchdogs teaming up with local residential groups to stop unrestrained development in hazardous areas as the state pushes to address its housing crisis.
From Los Angeles Times
False-claims investigations are commonly initiated after a whistleblower or an internal government watchdog has tipped the Justice Department off to alleged fraud.
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
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