bear watching

phrase

: to require or need observation or attention
suspicious behavior that bears watching

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Regardless, Florida’s population slowdown will bear watching by its government and demographers. Matt Brooks, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Regardless, Florida’s population slowdown will bear watching by its government and demographers. Karin Brewster, The Conversation, 8 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 See All Example Sentences for bear watching

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“Bear watching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20watching. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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