oversight
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Like any insular organization—police unions, the military—the judiciary won’t raise its standards without outside oversight.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
The alignment of executive pay with outcomes, the activeness of boards, and the oversight and reporting standards set by institutions like the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice are waning.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The measure also asked voters to sign off on a nine-member oversight committee.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The foundation settled the case in 2024, agreeing to independent oversight, audits and compliance training.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
And brought here neither by chance nor oversight.
From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner
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