watch
verb (used without object)
to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens.
will be watching
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future progressiveof watch.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Wednesday "will be an important day that we will be watching very closely," said Gironde fire chief Lieutenant Colonel Eric Pitault.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
New Jersey’s taxman will be watching the Spain-Argentina square-off, Raiola said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Board members will be watching to see if Krishna’s team comes together, because this will be a test of his leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Canada and Mexico will be watching from the sideline after being eliminated in the round of 16.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
In roughly eight hours, I will be sitting in an auditorium full of people who will be watching a movie I made.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
