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oversaw

VERB

manage, supervise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

command inspect

STRONG

baby-sit boss captain chaperon eye herd overlook quarterback shepherd skipper superintend survey watch

WEAK

be in driver's seat call the shots keep one's eye on look after ride herd on run the show sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONG

follow ignore neglect

WEAK

obey

Example Sentences

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Comedian Paul Black and actor Kevin Oakes also appear, but, according to Shelley Smoller, chief creative officer at Lucky Generals, which oversaw the campaign, the focus is firmly on "celebrating Scottish football fans".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“The performance of the company in his tenure was extraordinary,” said Ralph Daniel Nelson, a former Exxon executive in Saudi Arabia who also oversaw its government relations efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Bass, a center-left Democrat, oversaw Los Angeles during last year’s devastating wildfires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He moved into a bedroom at Chile's training site and during his four years in charge he oversaw it being transformed from a tired and outdated place to a modern complex.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Castro oversaw the defense of the Bay of Pigs personally, and, far from threatening his hold on Cuba, the botched invasion helped consolidate his power.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau