watchdog

Example Sentences

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A series of corruption scandals has rocked City Hall, and each candidate says they are the best choice to provide better oversight and watchdogging.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2022

It would also create a new unit within the FTC to monitor markets to increase watchdogging for manipulations or unfair methods of competition used to increase profits.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2022

But Bonneville Power also faces more pressure - from those who pay the bills - to control and step up watchdogging of spending.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2019

Megadonors interested in watchdogging the media have instead gravitated to more cautious groups like Mr. Bozell’s Media Research Center.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2017

"I undertake watchdogging in all its branches," said Clo.

From The Lion's Mouse by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)