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watchful

[woch-fuhl] / ˈwɒtʃ fəl /


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Master restorer Galli told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera he was not finished yet, adding he had received no objections to his work, carried out under the "watchful eye" of the council.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But for a teenager in rebellion from her watchful mother, the vibrant, music-filled street life comes with its share of dangers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

And if all that weren’t enough, investors are still keeping a watchful eye on the war in Iran and oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Certain conversations are had away from Nguyen’s watchful camera, and we’re often only left with the aftermath as BTS tries to make do with the demands on their time and creativity.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

He has the demeanor of a psychoanalyst, watchful and impassive, and his ability to transform his face so easily and quickly was astonishing.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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