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oversight

[oh-ver-sahyt] / ˈoʊ vərˌsaɪt /




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Huang’s downfall has also raised questions about Nvidia’s business with China, its circular financing deals and oversight in Washington.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 15, 2026

The White House counsel made the warning in a letter dated Monday to Rep. Robert Garcia of Long Beach, who is in line to lead the House oversight committee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

But he says that he was informed he was ineligible only hours before the draw because of an "administrative oversight" by governing body England Boxing.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

The companies committed to robust controls on their models, independent third-party audits and board-level oversight to ensure problems are resolved.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Unregulated by the government, it had operated without rules or oversight, almost as its own country, and it had done as it pleased.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

Estate-planning crises usually come down to small oversights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

But many cases come down to small oversights — and the people caught off guard are often the ones who thought they had it taken care of.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

Alejandro, the gas station attendant, said he felt there were "too few oversights" of mining projects.

From Barron's ● May 23, 2026

Mistakes or oversights in DOT regulations could lead to lawsuits or even injuries and deaths in the transportation system.

From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2026

It may be pointed out, of course, that as far as long-distance motoring is concerned, I am something of a novice, and such simple oversights are only to be expected.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro


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