How to Use watch for in a Sentence

watch for

verb
  • There’s so much to watch for across these next four days.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 14 May 2026
  • Sheinelle Jones shares what to watch for tonight.
    — Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
  • Regime change at the Fed—what to watch for.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 17 June 2026
  • Be alert and watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • Be alert and watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • This is the main window to watch for our next round of storms.
    — Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 2 May 2026
  • That’s a tough watch for Panthers fans.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
  • Linux users should watch for the release of new shims.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
  • Also watch for birds feeding on the seeds.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Here’s what happened and what to watch for as the eaglets grow.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Fans can watch for free, and there will be food trucks, bars and DJs.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
  • Perhaps watch for some upgrades soon.
    — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Then watch for symptoms over the next 12 to 24 hours.
    — Ryan Brennan june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • None of it stood out, though, so watch for some new faces before Week 1.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • But Muslims in the region have long learned to watch for what isn’t said.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
  • Keep watch for animals like black bears, bobcats, and even moose.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • North says to keep the soil moist and watch for drooping leaves, which indicate your tree needs a drink.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
  • Pest pros say to watch for signs of mice around your dishwasher and have five tips for keeping them out.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
  • Spam call red flags to watch for Spam calls often rely on pressure.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
  • This powerful anime film is a must-watch for older tweens and teens.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 June 2026
  • Also, watch for anyone who brings his own flash drive or external drive.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
  • As the pasta cooks, watch for visual cues that signal doneness.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
  • As the boat drifts along the border, watch for eagles overhead and elk along the shoreline.
    — Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
  • Just don’t expect tip-top build quality, and watch for sales to get the best value.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
  • Still, that competition will be around the top of the list to watch for this beat writer.
    — Mike Kaye april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Those who have been exposed are advised to watch for symptoms for up to 21 days.
    — Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
  • Be sure to watch for giant windmills dotting the landscape.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
  • And crowds would arrive to watch for whales in summer or brave the crashing spray of the huge waves in winter.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • This is not a watch for the collector who reads diamonds as status.
    — Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Tripp King is the Loyola player to watch for scoring.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026

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