watch·dog
ˈwäch-ˌdȯg 
ˈwȯch-
1
: a dog kept to guard property
2
: one that guards against loss, waste, theft, or undesirable practices
watchdogged; watchdogging; watchdogs
: to act as a watchdog for
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Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
The watchdog group is urging the OIG to investigate whether the FAA’s dealings with Starlink violate 18 USC 208, which is designed to punish offenders with a fine or one year of jail time.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 13 Mar. 2025
The races for Philadelphia's district attorney and independent fiscal watchdog are taking shape with roughly two months until the May primary.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
American Oversight, an outside watchdog group, also sued over the matter late Tuesday, arguing the document destruction would violate the Federal Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Indeed, Trump has engaged in a full-on assault on these watchdogs, firing the director of OGE as well as at least 17 inspectors general across various federal agencies.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
The watchdog group is urging the OIG to investigate whether the FAA’s dealings with Starlink violate 18 USC 208, which is designed to punish offenders with a fine or one year of jail time.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 13 Mar. 2025
The races for Philadelphia's district attorney and independent fiscal watchdog are taking shape with roughly two months until the May primary.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
American Oversight, an outside watchdog group, also sued over the matter late Tuesday, arguing the document destruction would violate the Federal Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchdog. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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