He was hired to oversee design and construction of the new facility.
will oversee the new manufacturing division
Recent Examples on the WebOlmedo, who also oversaw Danny Masterson’s dual rape trials, denied an additional bail request on Tuesday, citing him as a public risk.—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024 The request for injunctive relief was filed Tuesday afternoon with the California Public Employment Relations Board, which oversees labor-management interaction for public employees in the state.—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for oversee
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of oversee was
before the 12th century
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