oversight
Example Sentences
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The agency has faced criticism locally for years for lack of proper oversight and the county is in the process of transitioning programs to an internal department.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The former congresswoman, who gained fame for her aggressive questioning of chief executives and Trump administration officials while in Congress, also pointed to her longtime focus on oversight.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Commerce officials have requested more oversight over the program and its partnership with AT&T, citing internal watchdog reports that have criticized its management.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
In contrast to the pre-2008 period, large U.S. banks now are operating from a position of strength, supported by more than a decade of regulatory reform and oversight.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
It was an oversight she resolved she would soon remedy, and with her new fountain pen, too.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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