Examples of watch over in a Sentence
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Lifeguards watch over this stretch of the Gulf of Mexico, and family-friendly amenities include a playground, volleyball nets, and restrooms.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Statues of former white leaders watch over the town.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
On the north side of the building, black-and-white portraits of six local community members are painted larger than life, watching over the neighborhood.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Some of Metro Detroit's law enforcement officials have issued strong warnings about watching over household pets during extreme cold weather.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Here are some indicators worth watching over the second half of 2025.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 30 June 2025
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Statues of former white leaders watch over the town.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
On the north side of the building, black-and-white portraits of six local community members are painted larger than life, watching over the neighborhood.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Some of Metro Detroit's law enforcement officials have issued strong warnings about watching over household pets during extreme cold weather.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Here are some indicators worth watching over the second half of 2025.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 30 June 2025
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“Watch over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20over. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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