Take
Watch for
Watch for verb - To believe in the future occurrence of (something).
Take and watch for are semantically related in anticipate topic. Sometimes you can use "Take" instead a verb "Watch for".
Both terms in one sentence
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It's not like one of his old Big Bads resurfaced; he has to watch for trouble and take action when it shows up; it's just who he is.
Source: Chronic Hero Syndrome -
He had to take care of the horses through desert and mountains, and was constantly on the watch for damage to their feet.
Source: Automaton Horses - Sam and Andy take bathroom breaks together to keep watch for each other and maintain their disguises, claiming that relieving yourself in public insults Chinese and African ancestors.
Source: Literature / Under A Painted Sky
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