Example Sentences

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In the book, he writes of "angry crescendos and heavy silences" from his parents' bedroom, which instilled a "constant watchfulness that became instinct before I understood why".

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

With her pulled-back hair, buttoned-up shirts and long skirts, and a tone with Cécile that’s friendly yet auntie-ish, Anne brings to the frolicsome vibe a cooling maturity, a kind of watchfulness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2025

For many of the rest of us—for me—the response to the election seems to be primarily a grim watchfulness, the miserable anticipation of what fresh hell the news is about to bring.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025

At the start of the series, Betsy is hardworking and cleareyed with a face like the moon, pale and luminous, and Dever imbues her with an intelligent watchfulness.

From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2022

“Certain aspects of the situation which has arisen seem to call for watchfulness and, if necessary, quick action on the part of the Administration.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik