Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
The farmers watched over his remains for 34 hours until authorities recovered them.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 July 2026 The horses, the Council was told, have stable attendants watching over them around the clock, and immediate access to a veterinarian 24 hours a day.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2026 The dog watched over a three-bodied giant's red cattle, and was ultimately killed by Heracles as the demigod hero sought to complete his 12 labors.—
Maddie Rhodes,
USA Today,
24 July 2026 Zendaya as Athena The goddess of wisdom and war, Athena watches over Odysseus throughout his journey and shares brief but impactful scenes with him.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for watch over