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Recent Examples of watchdog
Court filings indicate that the consumer watchdog has decided to dismiss lawsuits previously filed against Capital One, Rocket Homes and a student loan servicer.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Consumer watchdogs have pushed for federal oversight of the industry.
—Bracey Harris, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
The National Labor Relations Board, an independent watchdog for workers’ rights, had 24 investigations into Musk’s companies.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump has fired independent watchdogs like Defense Department Inspector General Robert Storch.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Consumer watchdogs have pushed for federal oversight of the industry.
—Bracey Harris, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
The National Labor Relations Board, an independent watchdog for workers’ rights, had 24 investigations into Musk’s companies.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump has fired independent watchdogs like Defense Department Inspector General Robert Storch.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchdog
Noun
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Highway patrol officials identified the driver as Gilder.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The highway patrol advises drivers to take it slow and avoid or delay travel if possible Wednesday.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One male was shot and killed by a hunter in Georgia in 2008, wildlife officials say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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In today’s whirlwind of economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and technological disruption, job hunters and employees alike can find ways to build confidence and secure their professional footing.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, the extent of political reform remains a key point of scrutiny for both internal and external observers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Although tariffs, or taxes on imports, are a pillar of Trump’s economic policy, the move still surprised many observers, since Mexico and Canada are among the U.S.’s traditional allies and top trading partners.—
Bedassa Tadesse,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The store priced each of the bulldog puppies at $4,299 each.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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But three suspects are still on the loose, and one of the puppies remains missing.—
Simon J. Levien,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These range from oversized bats and undead soldiers to towering dragons and tree sentinels — basically a line-up of Elden Ring's greatest hits.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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These include spy satellites, missile warning sentinels, and spacecraft for the Global Positioning System.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Intimidating sentries patrol the streets; snipers are merciless death machines.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Nov. 2014
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Sitting in front of him was the angry sentry known as Devlin’s Billabong, named when Bruce Devlin needed six shots to get out of the pond in the final round of the 1975 Andy Williams Open.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The findings only confirmed that sheepdogs indeed applied these two simple rules to effectively do their job.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Some breeds in the herding group include the border collie, German shepherd Dog, Pembroke Welsh corgi and the Icelandic sheepdog.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The fee for the event is $6 per person and is limited to a total of 25 children, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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If the material is not removed or relocated to an adults-only section within 60 days, the parent or guardian can sue the library.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchdog. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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