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Synonyms

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.

Example Sentences

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That largely echoed comments by his predecessor, indicating that the BOK is keeping a vigilant watch over the war’s effects on South Korea’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Keeping watch over Perranporth Beach and its steep cliffs led Winston Graham to create Ross Poldark.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

"It is a means to watch over every movement, interaction and decision of each citizen."

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

The pink rabbit still stands, but it stands watch over an empty playground.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Frank Millet unofficially kept watch over the buildings of the eastern architects during their lengthy absences from the park, lest some ad hoc decision cause irreparable aesthetic damage.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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