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oversee

[oh-ver-see] / ˌoʊ vərˈsi /


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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

The game's financial system is so complex that in 2025, a former economist from the Central Bank of Iceland was hired to oversee it.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

As acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, I helped oversee a swift response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

National Franchise Sales will oversee the sale, which spans Southern and Northern California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The social worker wanted to oversee our transition and make sure Shanon was actually up to taking care of us.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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