supervise
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The front-line workers are overseen by behavior analysts, more highly trained professionals who often have master’s degrees and licenses and can supervise multiple technicians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Nix admitted she had given a false account of the events to the coroner, but said she had been "in a panic" over having failed to supervise the little girl.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who was on Tenerife to help supervise the evacuations, said that policy "may have risks".
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
After he returned home to South Carolina, Hencely sued Fluor Corp. for negligently failing to supervise Nayeb.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026
The social worker would supervise the visit, and tomorrow he would ask Etta’s forgiveness for not seeking permission.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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Power Prefix: super-
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Common Senses: Vid, Vis ("See")
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