watch over
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It’s routine for DOJ monitors to watch over polling places, and the agency has assured states that, in the midterms, its observers will follow the law and not interfere with voting or election administration.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
"It's like Big Brother for cats", she says of the 72 cameras being used to watch over the animals in their enclosures.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
“We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
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
Going back would be easy, with only the wagon full of goods to watch over.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
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