watch over
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While China’s reported progress on DUV systems is another signal that U.S. export controls are accelerating the country’s efforts for self-sufficiency, Jablonski said that’s something to watch over the long term.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
“I really enjoyed getting to watch over everyone else’s shoulders and see what kind of changes they made and what elements of the story they butted up against,” says Henry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
In the next decade, auditors will stand watch over systems that produce numbers continuously, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
The duo donned matching leather jackets as they stood side-by-side to watch over a vast military procession.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
They’re like movies I edit and embroider and watch over and over again, regularly recasting the villains and updating the minor details.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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