purview
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Before being dismissed, Syrskiy said he had elevated innovative young soldiers to top positions and that some changes to the military were the purview of the defense ministry, not his staff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has reportedly told colleagues he does not want to work for Weiss if the cable network is put under her purview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Asked about the funds during the recent Senate hearing, Rubio claimed they were under the purview of the OMB.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
Other companies that have in recent years broadened their purview to stretch across multiple pillars of the real estate ecosystem have not been rewarded by investors this year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Yet, with her prescience, she was aware of dooms and sorrows outside her lover's purview.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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Common Senses: Vid, Vis ("See")
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