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as in supervised
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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as in handled
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in watched
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in examined
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 oversaw
While Mickle’s team designed several pieces, including the glam Crassus (Jon Voight) box and laurel mural, Rubin oversaw many elements and moving pieces, which had to be integrated into the main action shot in an arena near Atlanta.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Vu himself oversaw the minimalist design of the 3,840 square foot space in New York—the design of which intentionally juxtaposes old with new, minimalist with modern, in both its architectural design and decor.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The pets coming from South Carolina were in shelters there and are being moved to clear space for the animals directly impacted by Hurricane Helene, said Liz Baker, CEO at Greater Good Charities who oversaw the relocation.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
The reports claimed a licensed outfitter oversaw the hunts.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Slimane oversaw the introduction of Celine fragrances in 2019, and makeup (initially in the form of a lipstick line) is slated to follow this fall.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Allard also oversaw the development of the Zune, Microsoft’s iPod competitor.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
Slimane oversaw the introduction of Celine fragrances in 2019, and makeup (initially in the form of a lipstick line) is slated to follow this autumn.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
While working as an executive producer at Fox News Channel, Justin Wells oversaw some of the cable-news outlet’s most controversial segments, as well as many hours of documentary programming crafted expressly for its Fox Nation streaming service.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Vu himself oversaw the minimalist design of the 3,840 square foot space in New York—the design of which intentionally juxtaposes old with new, minimalist with modern, in both its architectural design and decor.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The pets coming from South Carolina were in shelters there and are being moved to clear space for the animals directly impacted by Hurricane Helene, said Liz Baker, CEO at Greater Good Charities who oversaw the relocation.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
The reports claimed a licensed outfitter oversaw the hunts.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Slimane oversaw the introduction of Celine fragrances in 2019, and makeup (initially in the form of a lipstick line) is slated to follow this fall.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Allard also oversaw the development of the Zune, Microsoft’s iPod competitor.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
Slimane oversaw the introduction of Celine fragrances in 2019, and makeup (initially in the form of a lipstick line) is slated to follow this autumn.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
While working as an executive producer at Fox News Channel, Justin Wells oversaw some of the cable-news outlet’s most controversial segments, as well as many hours of documentary programming crafted expressly for its Fox Nation streaming service.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversaw
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Published Thursday in Science, the research from Schultz and colleagues examined genetic data from 276 species of ants and 475 fungi species to create evolutionary trees of both groups.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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For years, ProPublica has examined the deaths of pregnant women and new mothers to uncover problems that can prevent other deaths.Alexandra Zayas, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2024
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The club managed over the last three years to break Wadi Degla’s domination and its spending is proof of its interest in the women’s game.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Cousins managed his 30th career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime to rank fifth among active quartebacks.Terence Moore, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This discount is also available on seven-night journeys along the Lower Mekong River, operated on Heritage Line’s luxury boutique ships, The Jahan or Jayavarman.Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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His company operated for nearly a decade until the state forbade the practice in 2020.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The event, which was attended by about 700 people on the floor of the Shark Tank, always draws a good crowd of sports fans and sports stars — including former 49ers Coach Steve Mariucci and former Stanford and NFL quarterback Andrew Luck.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Traws Pharma attended a Nasdaq hearing on November 14, 2024, to address non-compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Of the more than 17,000 US high school students surveyed in the fall of 2021, more than half of the girls reported persistent hopelessness—double that of the boys.Melissa Petro, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Nearly half of those surveyed, however, support rehabilitation and treatment for first-time offenders among other options as the best way to improve California’s criminal justice system.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Those units had previously been personally inspected by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the agency added.Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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After retrieving the original from the vault, the team inspected the negative and audio elements and created a repair report before getting to work.Lise Pedersen, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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According to Liftoff, the entire operation was conducted from an offshore support vessel (OSV), with crew transfer vessels (CTVs) assisting.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The operation, conducted on-site southeast of Aberdeen, marks a significant milestone for offshore wind technology.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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On one hand over 91% of both Millennials and Gen Z want to be viewed as individuals, not numbers.Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The higher yields for the 10-year government bonds are particularly worrisome for potential borrowers, as they are viewed as a benchmark used to determine rates for loans such as mortgages.Derek Saul, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Oversaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversaw. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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