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watch over

Idioms  

  1. Guard for protection or safekeeping, as in There were only two aides watching over that large group of children. This idiom was first recorded in 1526.

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“Greece has been on our list of countries to watch over the last few years,” said Jennifer Stevens, executive editor of International Living.

From MarketWatch

Christopher sat awake for several hours, watching over her, keeping guard.

From Literature

And, apparently, they don’t enjoy young mathematicians watching over their shoulders.

From Literature

"We're doing a big investigation... I'm going to be watching over it and I want to very honorable and honest investigation and I have to see it myself."

From Barron's

“Reina, please come tonight. The sky will be lit up, and it will be different from any other night. It’ll be historic! Tell your father you shouldn’t miss it and I will watch over you.”

From Literature

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