watchman
Example Sentences
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Referring to an earlier comment Mr. Modi had made, his party projected him as the nation’s toughest “watchman,” boasting about the size of Mr. Modi’s chest as a sign of his strength.
From New York Times
After moving to New York in the 1950s, he studied acting with Uta Hagen and Lee Strasberg while working as a cabdriver, night watchman and postal clerk.
From Washington Post
The building watchman spoke on his mobile intently, pacing up and down a quiet street in Gaza.
From Reuters
“Politicians don’t care if they do things right or not,” said Victor Luna, who was trying to get to his job as a watchman.
From Seattle Times
He also served as a watchman in his Aungmyethazan township of Mandalay.
From Reuters
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