He was hired to oversee design and construction of the new facility.
will oversee the new manufacturing division
Recent Examples on the WebBut there are more than 1,500 dogs overseen by the department and nearly 50 dogs enter the shelters each day, the email said.—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024 The federal grand jury, overseen by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, led to what could prove to be pivotal evidence at trial and is included in the probable cause affidavit for Kohberger’s arrest, the defense said.—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2024 McClatchy's Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content.—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 Miller, as chief clerk, serves as the top nonpartisan staffer in the Missouri House, overseeing all administrative duties.—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 31 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
Time Traveler
The first known use of oversee was
before the 12th century
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