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

They had also planted a watchman in the bank, Patrick Shevlin.

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2023

Prosecutors said the captain failed to have a night watchman or conduct fire drills as required by law.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

The National Transportation Safety Board blamed Boylan for the tragedy, saying his failure to post a roving night watchman allowed the fire to quickly spread undetected, trapping the 33 passengers and one crew member below.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023

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