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oversee

[oh-ver-see] / ˌoʊ vərˈsi /


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Some of that expense is linked to the NHS relying heavily on GPs to oversee the prescribing and monitoring.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Dozens of curious onlookers gathered on Wednesday as the crew shut roads in bustling central Madrid, where AFP saw the 90-year-old oversee the set.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Rice will oversee the film team until a new film head is announced.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

The smaller-sized format can pose logistical issues, with more games and more coaches and volunteers needed to oversee them.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

“Food is rationed. She said the guards oversee the farm and the workers,” said Mother.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

The tech is getting a lot of credit here for assisting researchers in finding the bugs, and the PHP foundation, which oversees the programming language, was on the case and issued a fix.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Recent guidelines from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which oversees Medicaid, said the number of hours should vary depending on patients’ needs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit oversees the southern portion of the project, which runs along a commuter rail line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Judge Ana Reyes has scheduled a follow-up hearing for Monday and ordered senior officials with the Interior Department, which oversees the property, to testify.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

“That’s Amokye. She’s a guide. Some cultures know her as Charon. Others, the Grim Reaper. She knows when, how, and where everyone will die. She oversees the owuo.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

The company also recently replaced chief content officer Bela Bajaria, who oversaw popular shows including "Stranger Things," "Bridgerton," and "Squid Game," in addition to pushing the company's live entertainment strategy, according to CNBC.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

She confirmed the stage version of Yesterday would also be directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle, who oversaw the movie.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

That point harks back to a similar, unfulfilled promise by his father, who instead oversaw soaring deforestation rates.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Philbin oversaw a two-decade,$90-million renovation by Michael Maltzan Architecture that increased gallery space by 60% and added an outdoor sculpture terrace.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

In 1997, Lewyn discovered a published diary, kept by a factory manager who oversaw Trawniki inmates as they sewed coats, hats, and shoes for the German army.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

In the past week, the Indian capital has seen several street protests against the electoral roll revision, overseen by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

The track's build process will be overseen by three companies, with long-time F1 track architect Tilke and DAR working alongside WurzDesign as the creator of the circuit.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Products tied to the stock market are typically overseen by the Securities and Exchange Commission and selling them often requires a securities license.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

He also vows more accountability when it comes to ensuring that all payments overseen by the controller’s office are cross-referenced to ensure that the work was performed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

A nondescript postal collection depot overseen by the squat man in a frumpy suit.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Marie Antoinette was out of her depth from the moment she set foot in France from Austria, entrusted with overseeing war and peace, money and poverty.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Weiss replaced Claire Day, a longtime veteran of the network, with Shayndi Rice, a former Wall Street Journal editor, overseeing all of the network’s international operations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

In February, Raj Jegannathan stepped down from a job overseeing sales and services as well as IT for Tesla.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Zuckerberg subsequently made Wang the company's chief AI officer overseeing its newly formed division called Superintelligence Labs.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Up at the parking lot, a bunch of adults were overseeing the dismissal, and some of them wore uniforms.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker


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