oversight
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“It’s every citizen’s duty to conduct oversight of their government,” he said.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said traffic through the waterway during the two-week cease-fire will be under the oversight of Iran’s armed forces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Nancy Mace, a Republican member of the committee, said the subpoena requires Bondi to appear and her no longer being attorney general does not "erase her obligation to testify and does not end Congressional oversight".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
It said a task force involving the police, tourist board and aviation officials would "strengthen oversight and conduct regular audits", as well as to ensure guides and trekking agencies were licensed.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Further, the prison was so isolated that there was no oversight whatsoever, no civilians who came to check on conditions.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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