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
  • The group can pool resources to stand watch for predators and guard food reserves.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 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
  • For younger kids who may not be as intuitive, Patel says parents have to pick up the awareness slack by watching for any red flags and trusting their gut.
    Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024

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