He was hired to oversee design and construction of the new facility.
will oversee the new manufacturing division
Recent Examples on the WebAbe Kwok Abe Kwok is The Arizona Republic's editorial page planner and oversees staff and guest columns.—The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 Lee, who is Asian American, also accused Price of overseeing a toxic, racist workplace that often targeted people of East Asian descent, the lawsuit claimed.—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024 Johari Martin, licensed pharmacist, and CVS Health regional director, oversees various areas including parts of Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Kentucky.—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024 Republican leaders of a prominent committee overseeing federal health agencies are pushing to crack down on certain viral pathogen research with a new oversight panel.—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 11 June 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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