oversight
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Public-health oversight can vary depending on where ships are registered and where they sail.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
But Ukraine's parliament is now considering a bill that would introduce stricter oversight of the surrogacy industry and effectively ban access to foreigners, who make up 95% of the intended parents.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
California is one of just two states that contributes no funding to trial-level public defense, leaving the 58 counties with no state standards or oversight.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Still, industry proponents are skeptical of the move toward more government oversight in the space.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
“You’re positive about a movie theater in the afterlife but not if you’ll have your glasses? Seems like an oversight in your heavenly blueprint.”
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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