How to Use watch for in a Sentence

watch for

phrasal verb
  • Confused on what the rules for the debate are and what to watch for?
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Here's a look at what to watch for in the second debate.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
  • What to watch for ▪ Who will be the Marlins’ shortstop?
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2024
  • What to watch for as Chicago Cubs and White Sox begin the 2nd half.
    Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2023
  • What to watch for today The volume starts to get turned down early in the week.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Ukrainian soldiers watch for drones near the city of Bakhmut this month.
    Henry Austin, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2023
  • But this time, watch for the Patriots to make a run at a title.
    Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2024
  • All of these titles are available to watch for free with ads.
    EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Here are three things to watch for in Tuesday's primaries.
    Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Here’s what to watch for as the Warriors fight to extend their dynasty.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
  • What to watch for today —The big story on Thursday is track and field.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Also watch for any new plants that sprout from seeds left by birds that consume the berries.
    Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Refresh the water every few days and watch for small roots to form.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
  • George Kittle was a pregame scratch with back spasms so that’s something to watch for in the playoffs.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • What are the key position battles to watch for on the Dolphins?
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2024
  • Here are five things to watch for on SpaceX's second full-scale Starship test flight.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Here's what to watch for At first Miguel’s adventure seemed to be paying off.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The release advises drivers to be alert, watch for signage and slow down in the work area.
    Caleb Wiegandt, The Courier-Journal, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Advertisement Here are five things to watch for the Stars in free agency.
    Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 30 June 2023
  • Here are five things to watch for as Congress rolls back to Washington for the end-of-the-year legislative sprint.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Dunk the handle of a wooden spoon into hot oil and watch for a swarm of tiny bubbles to fizzle around it.
    Charlotte Druckman / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin, Prop Styling By Valeria Suasnavas , WSJ, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Authorities sent up drones to watch for sharks, the station said.
    Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 28 May 2024
  • Read more here to learn what to watch for on the economy during the match-up, according to experts.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Here's what time the event is in Arizona and how to watch for the new technology announcements.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024
  • As with any loan, watch for hidden costs, such as prepayment fees.
    Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2024
  • The town watches for the first signs of the purple blooms, anticipating a spring full of flowers.
    David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Below, find out when to stream The New Look online, including ways to watch for free, and the episode release schedule and more.
    Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2024
  • If the bloating doesn't go away—and your period never comes—start watching for that stick to turn pink.
    Lauren Gelman, Parents, 10 July 2023
  • In a market in need of authentic young female voices, one to watch for sure.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Advertisement With first pitch scheduled for 5:08 p.m. Friday night, here are five things to watch for in Game 5.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024

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