as in looked out (for)
to be cautious of or on guard against
watch out for hazards in the road
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That observation mirrors exactly what Miles Bridges has noticed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026 -
An investigation into the shooting found that a driver picked up a female passenger in Kansas City, and shortly after, the driver noticed they were being followed by the Jeep.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma City's Ajay Mitchell also watched while serving a one-game suspension for fighting in Saturday's 132-111 win at Washington.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Millions of people, including schoolchildren nationwide, watched.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Watched out (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched%20out%20%28for%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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