watch over
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“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
Her home is a shrine to Regency England; a life-size cutout of actor Colin Firth—from what many consider the best of the many renditions of “Pride & Prejudice”—stands watch over her much-ruffled bedroom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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
He shook as much water off it as he could, then settled down to watch over the egg.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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