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watching

  • present participle of watch.

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She responded, "neither of us are capable of watching and taking care of the baby. it's for the best no?"

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

The 54-year-old, who has lived in Lege-Cap-Ferret for 30 years, fled his home after watching his neighbour's wooden house catch fire.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

For those very delights — oh, and the art too, yeah, sure — are why many people still want to go, a desire that watching “The Man Will Burn” will only strengthen.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

And, even though the Fed denies watching the S&P 500, it certainly seems to.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

I started to ask the question aloud but then watching the other girls spread out their bedclothes, underneath bundles of hanging parsnips and ropes of garlic, was answer enough.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse