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oversight

[oh-ver-sahyt] / ˈoʊ vərˌsaɪt /




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They also shut down thousands of small, private mines operating outside regulatory oversight.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

This officeholder oversees the California Department of Education, which guides local school districts and also provides partial oversight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The lawsuit before Brinkema is one of several legal challenges seeking to stop the fund, including cases brought by law enforcement officers who clashed with rioters and by government oversight groups.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The company said in a statement that his dismissal was a result of "serious concerns" related to "important governance standards, oversight and conduct".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

And brought here neither by chance nor oversight.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner




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