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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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“We will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!”

From Salon Sep. 20, 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

Alongside the Samurai Blue, Mexico, Ecuador, Turkey and South Korea have all been tipped as outsiders to watch over the next five weeks.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

If the outbreak continues to spread, he expects to hire more employees to keep watch over the herds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

“Black Jesus, watch over my babies today,” he says.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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