- present participle of supervise.
supervising
Example Sentences
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He spent 19 years at the Compton Courthouse, where for a time he served as deputy in charge, supervising misdemeanor trial deputies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
They also argue that humans will probably remain in the loop, supervising that process—and gating how fast it can occur.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
A Shinjuku official supervising holiday rentals told AFP that the district was "planning to revise the current ordinance... to ban private lodging" in residential zones and areas near schools.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
The fire service is urging residents to use fireworks responsibly, including supervising sparklers carefully, and reminding people that fireworks must not be sold to under-18s or set off in public places.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
He was behind the barn, just as the boys had said he would be, supervising the construction of a large, high-walled corral made of wooden posts and slats interwoven with lengths of twisted wire.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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