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supervision

[soo-per-vizh-uhn] / ˌsu pərˈvɪʒ ən /


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A proposed new law -- to be formally presented Thursday -- would mean banning minors under 15 from opening their own accounts, with a tiered system of access under parental supervision for younger children.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

That decision, and the appropriateness of the supervision, is what they should answer for.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

If you and your wife were to die or become incapacitated, a successor trustee could step in and manage the trust assets without the need for court supervision.

From MarketWatch Sep. 9, 2026

“She is recovering under her doctors’ supervision, who have recommended a temporary restriction on travel and performing.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

He needs to do it under her supervision or not at all.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

Xi was quoted as saying China would crack down on corrupt behaviour related to disorderly capital expansion and platform monopolies, and would strengthen supervisions.

From Reuters Apr. 30, 2022

His scheme was to devise his own corrective biography, ostensibly with Miller as authorized author, while behind the scenes Roth would, in effect, ghostwrite it with proddings and minute supervisions of method and means.

From New York Times Apr. 1, 2021

Garriott said Taylor-Silva’s case motivates her to put extra effort into the difficult supervisions.

From Washington Times Aug. 5, 2017

That usually leaves the children with no federal supervisions once they are released to sponsors — where they are often prime recruiting targets.

From Washington Times Jun. 21, 2017

And while there are heads of departments who oversee the work of clerks and stenographers up to a point, almost daily conferences and supervisions are necessary in order to have the work go on satisfactorily.

From The Torch Bearer A Look Forward and Back at the Woman's Journal, the Organ of the Woman's Movement by Agnes E. Ryan




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