watch·dog
ˈwäch-ˌdȯg 
ˈwȯch-
1
: a dog kept to guard property
2
: one that guards against loss, waste, theft, or undesirable practices
watchdogged; watchdogging; watchdogs
: to act as a watchdog for
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Britain’s competition watchdog opened an investigation into Google’s search services in January following the country’s implementation of new competition rules.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
The ban was ordered by Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar who, according to local media, was prompted to take action by the country’s film and media watchdog amid Israel’s ongoing attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, which have caused civilian deaths.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
In a letter to the LAPD’s civilian Police Commission, several watchdog groups said public assurances by city officials that L.A. won’t cooperate in deportations ring hollow.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for the Business and Economy newsletter The groups initially sued acting CFPB Director Russell Vought in February, accusing the Trump administration of attempting to dismantle the consumer watchdog.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Britain’s competition watchdog opened an investigation into Google’s search services in January following the country’s implementation of new competition rules.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
The ban was ordered by Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar who, according to local media, was prompted to take action by the country’s film and media watchdog amid Israel’s ongoing attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, which have caused civilian deaths.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
In a letter to the LAPD’s civilian Police Commission, several watchdog groups said public assurances by city officials that L.A. won’t cooperate in deportations ring hollow.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchdog. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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