bear watching

phrase

: to require or need observation or attention

suspicious behavior that bears watching

Examples of bear watching in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the meantime, over the Mets’ final 39 games, the performances of Semien, Polanco and Young bear watching. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Regardless, Florida’s population slowdown will bear watching by its government and demographers. — Matt Brooks, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Transfers who bear watching include the Luniewski twins, Charlton and Mercer, sophomores who transferred from Michigan State; senior Dennis Jones (Texas Southern); and junior Matthew Montgomery (Western Illinois). — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026

Whether such an opportunity exists so close to opening day is uncertain but will bear watching as clubs start to finalize their 26-man rosters. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for bear watching

• notching