watch·dog
ˈwäch-ˌdȯg 
ˈwȯch-
1
: a dog kept to guard property
2
: one that guards against loss, waste, theft, or undesirable practices
watchdogged; watchdogging; watchdogs
: to act as a watchdog for
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Lydia Beyoud, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
While most deals examined under the EU’s merger regulation are eventually approved by Brussels watchdogs, officials are unafraid of wielding a veto if any competition concerns can’t be fixed within strict deadlines.
—Samuel Stolton, Fortune Europe, 18 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Financial firms would also have to give watchdogs additional details on pay packages that could be made available to the public.
—Lydia Beyoud, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
While most deals examined under the EU’s merger regulation are eventually approved by Brussels watchdogs, officials are unafraid of wielding a veto if any competition concerns can’t be fixed within strict deadlines.
—Samuel Stolton, Fortune Europe, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchdog. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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