Example Sentences

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The job: The city controller serves as L.A.’s chief auditor and watchdog of the public purse, including scrutinizing how money is spent and whether City Hall is performing efficiently.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Theresa Foley, of Sheffield, is prohibited from contacting him or his team, going within a mile of a venue where he is performing and posting about him online.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Customers are hiring the company to act as their watchdog for how AI-enabled infrastructure is performing and whether there are any new security vulnerabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The company’s precision farming unit is performing well.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

They’re gathered close to the stage where DJ Ren is performing.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu