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to try to oversee all the small parts of (something, such as an activity) in a way that is usually not wanted or that causes problems
He micromanaged every detail of the budget.
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The South Korean entertainment conglomerate JYP Entertainment — which handles all aspects of its artists’ careers, acting as everything from a record label to a concert production company — created Twice, using a 2015 competitive reality TV series to choose the lineup.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
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The multicourse meal is a collaboration between head chef Ferguson, Carter (who also handles wine pairings), and the rest of the staff.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Reinhart’s Apple is a deliciously deadly mystery wrapped in sequins and pure unadulterated attitude, as Tung’s Pumpkin subtly manipulates the group to get to the bottom of a past incident that weighs on her personally, despite her new friends being oblivious to her true identity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The film is being released as newsrooms shrink, the mainstream media consolidates and social media manipulates the meaning of truth.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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There, he was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant tumor that is located on the part of the brain that controls coordination and movement, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Lincoln controls the whole tempo, the complete vibe of the affair with her epic vocals, effortless charm, and wonderful instincts.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Most Famous Day Off, author Jason Klamm addresses the question, once and for all, of the character's true identity.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The email also reportedly addresses betting on prediction markets, where people trade contracts based on the outcome of future events.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Apr. 2026
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When a willing seller negotiates a fair price with the state of Florida to sell their land, the return on the investment for the state of Florida is huge.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The chief of staff manages White House staff, organizes the president's time and schedule, directs and manages policy development, negotiates legislation, and keeps in contact with other departments and legislators.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Mar. 2026
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The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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First To Serve, the nonprofit that supervises the hotel, did not respond to inquiries from The Times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Then, later on, when Mark takes Margo to court for custody, the judge can’t believe someone who looks like her is a grandmother.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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When the news breaks of faraway civilian casualties — an erroneous air strike on a school that relied on outdated intelligence, for example — the mind takes refuge in abstractions and statistics.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors under Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig worked closely with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the division of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection that regulates fireworks.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Micromanages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanages. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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