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as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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as in to handle
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
her job was to oversee each and every dish before it left the kitchen and was served to a customer
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Recent Examples of oversee
Colorado’s Division of Youth Services, which oversees the state’s 14 youth detention and commitment facilities, had not previously said how the teen died.
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Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
If confirmed by the Senate, Kennedy would head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees many of the country’s health agencies, from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Study sections are overseen by the Center for Scientific Review, the NIH’s portal for all incoming grant proposals.
—Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
He will be tasked with overseeing the development of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
If confirmed by the Senate, Kennedy would head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees many of the country’s health agencies, from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Study sections are overseen by the Center for Scientific Review, the NIH’s portal for all incoming grant proposals.
—Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
He will be tasked with overseeing the development of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Summary: This position will supervise and lead a team of engineering and environmental subject matter experts who perform detailed review of environmental and financial documents related to infrastructure project scopes and planning.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Initial meetings should be supervised, and if the elder dog is becoming agitated, they should be separated or distracted before trying again later.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Working in a variety of styles, the designers handle every aspect of the design process, from interior architectural detailing to custom furniture design.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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Relievers such as Tyler Holton, Will Vest and Jason Foley also handled hitters well from both sides of the plate.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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As Clark stood with her family at midcourt, USC players and coaches sat on their bench minutes after their loss and watched highlights of Clark’s greatest moments at Iowa.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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What's next: If the nomination advances, Cassidy will be closely watched on the floor as well, along with Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
2 Feb. 2025
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Founded on the ethos of art as a form of mystic healing, the label reimagines the family heirloom—and invites its patrons to examine their relationship with objects.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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Each knife in the collection serves as a tactile work of art, designed to be held, examined, and admired.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Then, in December, the National Park Service issued its final rule restricting bear baiting on Alaska lands managed by the NPS.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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Upon arriving at the island inn managed by smiley, panicky Jack McBrayer, Jim and Margot escalate things quickly after an initial agreement to share the tiny venue between their very different wedding parties.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Second Look Commission was established to review a sampling of severe child abuse cases to monitor state response and make policy recommendations to lawmakers on the issue.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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Southerners taste and review the Barefoot Contessa's pimiento cheese.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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Throughout January, Pereira has spoken of his reservations about Bellegarde and fellow midfielder Tommy Doyle’s ability to operate effectively in midfield in his 3-4-3 setup.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Today’s housing market mostly operates out in the open — in one place, buyers surfing Zillow or Redfin can see nearly every home listed for sale.—
Kate Talerico,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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After stowing its protective covering, Williams will inspect the RFG while Wilmore secures his spacesuit to the station's robotic arm for relocation to assist in the component's removal.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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The state Department of Environmental Quality inspects them annually, too.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Oversee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversee. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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