supervise
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They are supposed to be supervised 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. 3, 2026
Her sisters Maria and Judith manage the circus and supervise show details, respectively.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Probation officers supervise more than 4,100 people subject to a range of court orders and licences at any given time.
From BBC • May 18, 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
Mary Miller agreed to the plan; however, the department didn’t have anyone available who could supervise me.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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Power Prefix: super-
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Common Senses: Vid, Vis ("See")
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