oversight
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As part of the plea deal, Binance agreed to operate under the oversight of two U.S. government-appointed monitors tasked with scrutinizing the exchange’s compliance with U.S. laws.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
But he apologised for not seeking further advice as the company began working on defence matters, saying this was "an oversight for which the excessive speed of events is the only mitigating circumstance".
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The proposal called for AI and data centers to pay for their power and water needs, fund workforce stability initiatives and ensure human oversight of AI tools in critical sectors such as healthcare.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
He packed oversight commissions with appointees who would rubber-stamp his delusions of grandeur and did the same with the Kennedy Center, whose new board promptly renamed the performing arts venue for him.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
By some huge oversight on her part, Beth left her diary right out in plain sight when she went to California.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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