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oversight

[oh-ver-sahyt] / ˈoʊ vərˌsaɪt /




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The House Oversight Committee asked Lutnick to testify as part of its investigation into the Epstein case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Mercy Mutemi a lawyer representing the petitioners, who is also executive director of campaign group the Oversight Lab, said Meta's statement should be a warning to the Kenyan government.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But within hours of the incident, bipartisan leaders of the House Oversight Committee demanded a hearing on the agency’s security plans for the dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Oversight of payments to your brother not only prevents him from squandering the money, but it helps family wealth outlast a single generation, the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

All agree that her Owners have much at Stake, & that it will be a very great Oversight in them if they should ever risque her with unskilfull or unprincipled Officers or Pilots.

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 4 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo




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