watches like a hawk

A form of watch like a hawk — To observe (someone or something) closely and keenly.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of watch like a hawk
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watches like a hawk. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/watches%20like%20a%20hawk

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Chicago

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