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oversee

[oh-ver-see] / ˌoʊ vərˈsi /


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In 2022, during bankruptcy proceedings for an earlier iteration of the project, the trustee appointed to impartially oversee the case sued Calce too.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The lieutenant governor serves on various boards that oversee the University of California, California State University and community college systems, and can be called upon to break a tie in the state Senate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It isn’t clear which regulatory body approved Robinhood, but Finra and the SEC oversee aspects of the initial public offering process.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Grutman popped in and out of the space the entire time we were there, rather than letting an assistant and public relations executive oversee the video crew rearranging furniture in his living room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Michael, and the goddesslike Special Operations officer who was there to oversee Queenie’s packing, and the RAF police sergeant, and the other agents who were flying out that night, watched with interest.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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