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as in to care
to have an interest or concern for you should watch what you eat if you want a long, healthy life

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Verb
Gearing the project toward kids and teens was inspired by watching friends struggle to find care for their children. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025 Even Democrats who detest the president might be forgiven for taking some delight in watching Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who bullied and humiliated President Joe Biden, get a taste of his own medicine. Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Noun
Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania are under a flood watch through Wednesday night because 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible which may create river, stream flooding and other low-lying flood-prone areas to become saturated as urban areas may also experience flooding from excessive rainfall. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 21 May 2025 This time, that means 78 high-wattage jewels and watches. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for watch
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Verb
  • The annual federal holiday recognizing members of the armed forces from any war always falls on the last Monday of May, and this year, Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • This has been observed across various settings, from judges giving less favorable rulings later in the day to professionals like nurses and air traffic controllers showing reduced cognitive sharpness when mentally depleted.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • The pic follows crusty Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who decides to take on the town’s mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 17 May 2025
  • Watch Final Destination on Max Final Destination 2 Picking up a year after the first movie, Final Destination 2 follows Kimberly Corman (A.J. Cook), who, while driving on the highway with her friends, suddenly has a premonition of a massive pile-up killing her and dozens of others.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 17 May 2025
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  • Before joining a clinical trial, ask the researchers if an IRB is monitoring the study. Cost: Ask the research team if there is a cost to join the study.
    Carrie Madormo, Health, 25 May 2025
  • The concern is echoed in Washington, where national Democrats are closely monitoring the situation.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
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  • Who’s going to care if the guy sells an NFT or two?
    Christopher R. Weingarten, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
  • Paramount will care more than Cannes and more than McQuarrie.
    Thomas Page, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
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  • In 2023, Florida ended a more than two-decade experiment that saw child protective investigators employed and supervised by sheriff’s offices in seven counties, including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco.
    Christopher O’Donnell, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
  • Over half of the meteorology positions the weather service is trying to fill are for lead meteorologist or more senior positions, including five meteorologists who supervise the forecast offices.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • However, despite the recent optimism, there’s one key problem that might catch investors off guard.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Heat mock drafts with 20th pick With the draft order formally set ahead of the draft combine, a look at names various mock drafts have linked to the Heat at No. 20: ESPN: Liam McNeeley, UConn, guard, freshman.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The extent to which the tarp roller was unusually dangerous and the extent to which a veteran like Ruf should have been on the lookout would be key topics in pretrial discovery.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 May 2025
  • Police in Saint Peter alerted the public to Edwards and his car, a 2004 silver Dodge Stratus, asking them to be on the lookout.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Tyler eyed the bright orange sun, which was starting to peak over the mountains.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • Still, Pritzker's balancing act—managing a blue state in the heartland with challenges ranging from crime to affordability while also eyeing a national platform—remains fraught.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025

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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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