watch list
noun
: a list of people or things that are being closely watched because they are likely to do or experience bad things in the future
The animals are on a watch list of species that could become extinct soon.
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In February, China put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and 20 others on a watch list.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Good travel headphones under $50 aren't exactly easy to find, which is why this deal immediately earned a spot on my watch list.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
That’s right, Sean McIndoe is back with his watch list for the award given to the team that made the worst trade that had the biggest impact on each season’s eventual champion.
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Max Bultman,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
May 21 has become a huge day on the GTA 6 watch list and the gaming calendar overall.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Good travel headphones under $50 aren't exactly easy to find, which is why this deal immediately earned a spot on my watch list.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
That’s right, Sean McIndoe is back with his watch list for the award given to the team that made the worst trade that had the biggest impact on each season’s eventual champion.
—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
May 21 has become a huge day on the GTA 6 watch list and the gaming calendar overall.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Watch list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20list. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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