In the debate, proponents argued that night-watchman states ensure individual liberty by limiting government to basic policing and defense.

The philosopher defended the night-watchman state as the only morally permissible form of government.

The night watchman states resisted expanding public services, insisting their role was limited to protecting life and property.

The museum installed a watchman's time detector to log each guard's rounds automatically.

The old lighthouse keeper's watchmanship during the storm saved several fishing boats.

His watchmanly vigilance kept the camp safe throughout the night.