surveillances

plural of surveillance
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as in watches
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity government surveillance of suspected terrorists

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“Surveillances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillances. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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