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Recent Examples of watchdog
At least one watchdog group expressed concerns that the legislation could poke more holes into the property tax base in the service of very large developers across the state, beyond just the Bears.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
During a visit to the site in February, the city's watchdog learned that the building had been under a fire watch by the Baltimore Fire Department since 2024, due to sprinklers and fire alarm systems being inoperable.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Lawmakers and watchdog groups have been scrutinizing deals involving the president's family.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia appeared poised to win a second term Tuesday night, maintaining a sizable lead over challenger Zach Sokoloff in the race to serve as the city’s chief financial watchdog.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
During a visit to the site in February, the city's watchdog learned that the building had been under a fire watch by the Baltimore Fire Department since 2024, due to sprinklers and fire alarm systems being inoperable.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Lawmakers and watchdog groups have been scrutinizing deals involving the president's family.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia appeared poised to win a second term Tuesday night, maintaining a sizable lead over challenger Zach Sokoloff in the race to serve as the city’s chief financial watchdog.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchdog
Noun
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The Merlin helicopter is primarily used for anti-submarine warfare and is used for search and rescue, cargo transfers and maritime patrol, according to the Royal Navy’s website.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The Bronx was recently split into two separate patrol boroughs called Bronx North and Bronx South.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The hurricane hunter planes are normally cargo planes that are temporarily outfitted with meteorological equipment, including a dropsonde station.—
Scott Withers,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Job hunters can apply quickly, Bachaud said, and employers are expected to move quickly, too.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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As these political divides deepen, observers doubt the election’s credibility.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Though the party assembly process isn’t typically representative of the people voting in the full primary election — in which Democrats as well as unaffiliated voters can participate — the event raised eyebrows among political observers.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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In May, Grover Beach resident Regina Carlos attended a co-worker’s birthday party with her partner and their new puppy.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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All3Media America’s Bright Spot Content, the producer of the Puppy Bowl, is behind the upcoming four-part soccer series featuring 48 rescue puppy participants in a bracket-style championship.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Of all of them, the sentinel suites are undoubtedly one of my favorite places in the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Corkie putting the snake into the tub looks like the sentinels or the wire going into people’s pods.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Access to platforms was blocked off with bicycle-rack style barricades and roll-down gates as MTA police officers stood sentry, directing people to alternative transportation.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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But a Marine sentry was spotted outside the West Wing most of the day Saturday, usually a sign the president is at work.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, all eight dogs — which included a labradoodle, mini dachshund, mountain dog, Aussie mix, sheepdog, lab mix and two huskies — were all found safe.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The golden retriever and Labrador retrievers, popular pets who have never won Best in Show, were fan favorites, as were a Sussex spaniel named Goober and one of the Best in Show competitors, an Old English sheepdog named Graham.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Due to safety concerns, the age restriction for overwater villa stays is 13 and up, though parents or guardians can sign a waiver upon booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Their protagonists tend to be runaways—men who join whaling expeditions in their haste to dodge the malaise that sets in on shore, boys who board rafts floating down the Mississippi to evade their guardians and their chores.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchdog. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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