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Recent Examples of watchdog
Cody Copeland | Accountability reporter Cody is a watchdog reporter who digs into the actions and decisions of those in power.
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Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
The cases were led by progressive consumer watchdog Public Citizen, the American Public Health Association and National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Alisa Kaplan, executive director for the nonpartisan public policy watchdog group Reform for Illinois, expressed concern about the donations.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Two hospitals and several ambulatory surgery centers in South Florida were recognized by a national watchdog group for providing some of the best patient safety and care in the state.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
The cases were led by progressive consumer watchdog Public Citizen, the American Public Health Association and National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Alisa Kaplan, executive director for the nonpartisan public policy watchdog group Reform for Illinois, expressed concern about the donations.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Two hospitals and several ambulatory surgery centers in South Florida were recognized by a national watchdog group for providing some of the best patient safety and care in the state.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchdog
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But until then, Sally Gale says, the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade will remain on patrol every night escorting newts, frogs, toads and turtles safely across the road.—
Stephanie O'Neill,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2025
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According to the South Korean air force, the bilateral exercise is aimed at enhancing the alliance's capabilities in executing joint operations such as air support and combat patrols.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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But Some Important New Clues Have Emerged For now, samples will still be submitted by hunters on a voluntary basis.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
24 Jan. 2025
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In addition to hunters, birdwatchers, conservationists, stamp collectors and others also purchase the Duck Stamp stamp in support of habitat conservation.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The comet's sudden increase in luster tempted not a few observers to search for it during the daytime.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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This mixed bag has allowed observers on all sides to crow.—
Dan Greene,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Any bad habits or behavioral problems can be countered through puppy training sessions and socialization, which can promote good behavior.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Clicking on the small icon, I was greeted by the landing page for the television series Bluey, which follows the titular Blue Heeler puppy, who lives with her dad, mom and little sister Bingo.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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An American flag stands like a sentinel on a flagpole beside the Capitol under an ominously gray sky.—
John Blake,
CNN,
12 Jan. 2025
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Poignant, too, is a black and silver gown by the late Azzedine Alaïa that Gabet described as a masterpiece, stood like a sentinel amidst Rennaissance bronzes in the Rotonde Jean Boulogne.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
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Canine work also includes some of the partnerships that have been the backbone of human-dog coevolution, such as guarding, herding, hunting, and acting as sentry.—
Jessica Pierce,
TIME,
15 Dec. 2024
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About a quarter-mile down the road, two soaring launch towers – one for each launch pad – sit sentry on SpaceX’s launch site as workers mill around.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
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As a fourth-generation sheepdog handler in Wales, the training genes run strong in him.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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But a recent program introduced sheepdogs, which guard the flocks from the predators and direct the cats to hunt their natural prey, reducing interactions with the gauchos.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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The district has provided detailed guidance to principals and staff on how to handle potential interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and how to support students who may have a parent or guardian who has been detained by ICE during the school day.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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She was placed under a legal conservatorship by guardian Susan Morrissey in 2022, and last year it was made public that Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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