oversight

Example Sentences

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Some have backed the administration's handling of the conflict, while others -- though uneasy about the lack of congressional oversight -- have stopped short of supporting measures that could constrain military operations.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The three-judge panel ruled 2-1 that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has exclusive oversight of Kalshi, including its sports-related event contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Because error rates now carry financial penalties, states are under pressure to invest in staffing, technology and oversight — costly upgrades that many can’t afford, but are necessary to avoid even larger future liabilities.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Families who spoke to the BBC also want to see changes and the introduction of state oversight of financial complaints about self funding residents.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

These patches of disorder make no difference — it is a house too spectacular to suffer distraction, forgiving of oversight and mess.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri