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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
oversight of the club's fund-raising activities
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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
claiming "three billion" instead of "three million" was just an oversight
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
you'll have oversight of the troop until the scoutmaster returns
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as in negligence
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
failing to lock the car can be an expensive oversight if it gets stolen
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Recent Examples of oversight
Steinberg, who also served as mayor of Sacramento between 2016 and 2024, said the project would link the number of jobs with housing, and that local government would still have oversight.
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Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
One was with the bio-andy, observing and providing oversight guidance.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
While caution is required as adoption outpaces oversight, AI scribes are often considered a boon to the health industry.
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Stephanie Stephens,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Monaghan led design oversight for CPKC Stadium, home of the Kansas City Current and the first stadium built specifically for a women’s professional sports team.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for oversight
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
One was with the bio-andy, observing and providing oversight guidance.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
While caution is required as adoption outpaces oversight, AI scribes are often considered a boon to the health industry.
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Stephanie Stephens,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Monaghan led design oversight for CPKC Stadium, home of the Kansas City Current and the first stadium built specifically for a women’s professional sports team.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for oversight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversight
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Dini Miller, professor of urban pest management at Virginia Tech University, told Fox News Digital that places tend to get attention for bedbugs when people are visiting and looking for them.
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While the quarter itself contained few surprises, management struck an encouraging tone on the freight market, saying demand is beginning to stabilize after a multiyear downturn.
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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Bad luck happens, but preventable mistakes almost always cause road problems.
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Sheriff added that enCore remains focused on safety and environmental stewardship throughout the project’s life cycle.
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As fortunes move beyond their founding generation, advisers say successful transfers increasingly depend on preparing heirs for stewardship, not just structuring the assets themselves.
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The motion does not address the core negligence and wrongful death claims stemming from the crash itself but seeks to dismiss claims related to emergency dispatch and allegations Riverside County officials failed to protect the victims after the collision.
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Charges have since been dismissed against three, including Nores — all of whom were accused of negligence.
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For the rest of the event, all children under 18 are required to be accompanied by an adult 21 or older upon admission, though teens 14 and older do not need adult supervision at all times, according to Cal Expo’s policy.
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Access to affordable supervision should be strengthened.
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With Yerry De los Santos also fumbling a bunt in the eighth, the Yanks tallied a season-high four errors on the night.
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Michael Conforto, Alex Bregman and Ian Happ had RBI hits in the sixth, when the Cubs’ runs were unearned thanks to a pair of errors.
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Residents of the peninsula are often reluctant to speak out publicly given the control Russia enforces on the ground.
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At-home routines give you more control over how aggressively your nails are filed and how gently polish is removed.
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Even if the weather is perfect, summer is a busy season that can sometimes cause the garden to experience neglect.
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Supporters portray the Business Improvement District as a fix for years of neglect and crime, while opponents fear gentrification, over-policing and businesses gaining control over public space.
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“Oversight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversight. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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