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oversight

[oh-ver-sahyt] / ˈoʊ vərˌsaɪt /




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Juda also defended a move to tighten parliamentary oversight over the central bank, insisting the institution's independence was "non-negotiable".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Friend of Slate Aliza Shatzman, president and founder of the Legal Accountability Project, writes how this case shows weaknesses that Congress should have fixed long ago with legislation and oversight.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Sen. Adam Schiff and other lawmakers seek oversight of the Pentagon’s AI use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The church said at the time the check did not take place due to an oversight.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It was as if he had had to pay the same note twice because of some trifling oversight of date or signature.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner




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