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supervisory

[soo-per-vahy-zuh-ree] / ˌsu pərˈvaɪ zə ri /


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"With Rafa at the helm, we look forward to building on Heineken's strong foundations and continuing our journey of long-term, balanced growth," supervisory board chairman Peter Wennink said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Murray said there is uncertainty around what faculties or courses could be affected by job losses but that the students' union is particularly concerned for PhD students who rely on supervisory teams.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

He also pointed to a decline in supervisory staffing, saying the number of bank examiners has fallen by about 30%, with many experienced officials leaving.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

But her lawyer, Stacy Tolchin, said the record showed that the order lacked supervisory approval and was never finalized, so there was no valid removal order to reinstate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Most of the time, the work requires minimal human interaction, of either the collegial or the supervisory sort, largely because it’s so self-defining.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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