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Botswana has perhaps been the most ardent in its ambition to acquire a controlling stake in the company that oversees the world trade in the stones on which its economy depends.
From Barron's
He oversaw the development of missiles capable of precisely striking targets at a distance of 1,000 miles—well within range of Israel.
The chief executive of the Washington Post is stepping down, the newspaper has announced, days after overseeing mass lay-offs.
From BBC
The researchers analyzed the samples using mass spectrometry equipment at a facility overseen by Fernandez.
From Science Daily
After being laid off in a restructuring, she landed a job as marketing director for a food chain, a faster-paced role overseeing frequent restaurant openings.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.