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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Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Johnston wrote on X that the subpoena and ensuing news coverage of his involvement in the lawsuit caused insurance brokers to refuse to cover his small watchdog organization.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
And because the watchdogs who could enforce the legal boundary are also sidelined – the Office of Special Counsel is furloughed – complaints have nowhere to go, at least for now.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
According to the antitrust watchdog, the luxury brands restricted the ability of their wholesale partners across the European Economic Area, mostly independent retailers, to set their own online and offline retail prices.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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The Statesman is shining a spotlight on this election with news, in-depth enterprise reporting, exclusive watchdog stories, and our Voter Guide Q&As with candidates answering our questions.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Johnston wrote on X that the subpoena and ensuing news coverage of his involvement in the lawsuit caused insurance brokers to refuse to cover his small watchdog organization.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
And because the watchdogs who could enforce the legal boundary are also sidelined – the Office of Special Counsel is furloughed – complaints have nowhere to go, at least for now.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
According to the antitrust watchdog, the luxury brands restricted the ability of their wholesale partners across the European Economic Area, mostly independent retailers, to set their own online and offline retail prices.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchdog. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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