watch over
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In January, Tchinnis passed on the secrets of La Mer to a new colleague as he stepped down from his role as executive director for R&D, ending his 25-year watch over the broth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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
Ross and Demelza Poldark were born from Winston Graham's coastguard watch over the coast at Perranporth, where the sea meets old mining works.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
“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 • Feb. 4, 2026
She had sat in the corner of my side of the room to keep watch over me and Amil.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
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