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oversee

[oh-ver-see] / ˌoʊ vərˈsi /


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“These developments are worthy of the scrutiny of policymakers and regulators,” says Sandip Bhagat, chief investment officer at Whittier Trust, who formerly helped oversee Vanguard’s stock funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It is a huge job no matter who fills it, and not just because the company’s insurance operations oversee more than half a trillion dollars in assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Meanwhile, the US Treasury on Wednesday sanctioned Iran's newly formed "Persian Gulf Strait Authority", set up by Tehran to oversee traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Judges never publicly comment on cases they oversee because that would potentially undermine the words they have used in court.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He vowed to spend more time in Haiti to oversee the expanded project.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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