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supervisor

[soo-per-vahy-zer] / ˈsu pərˌvaɪ zər /




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His partner, detecting that Mr. Naiden was a college graduate, advised him to become a supervisor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Carey Crook, an ICE officer and supervisor on the scene, testified that after Hipolito and two others ignored multiple commands to stop blocking officer vehicles, Crook pepper sprayed them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“We had rows and rows of battery trays. We were just boxing them up and throwing them in warehouses,” said Daniel Martin, a former production supervisor at the factory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Bernita Davies, a former supermarket supervisor and Alan Davies, a former factory worker, both had no previous convictions.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“Matthew’s supervisor is the only person who calls me Juanita. Except Matthew, apparently. I’m Nita. You’ll need two tests prepared?”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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