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noun

Definition of quarterback

as in manager

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quarterback

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verb

as in to supervise

to be in charge of she was tapped to quarterback the upcoming gubernatorial campaign

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Noun

Actor and producer Tyler Perry is chipping in for the 18-year-old’s funeral, and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is helping fund an independent autopsy commissioned by Wells’s family. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026 The franchise parted ways with a core group of players from recent seasons that included quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, edge rusher Bradley Chubb and others. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Verb

As for Kelce, leading odds to be his groomsmen include his brother Jason, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Swift’s brother Austin. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Eventually, the Blackhawks turned to Connor Bedard to quarterback the power play. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quarterback

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Noun

Kenneth Malin, the West Cedar Creek MUD’s general manager, did not respond to a message requesting comment on the district’s discussions with Diode.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
England manager Graham Taylor’s standing with the English media and public never recovered.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of manager

Verb

Adults should closely supervise children around water and avoid distractions such as reading, using a phone, or other activities that take attention away from swimmers, the agency states on its website.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Illinois resident Mwite Emily Kasanga, who went by Emily, died at 34 after allegedly choking on food when her care team failed to supervise her eating despite known risks, according to a July 6 complaint obtained by PEOPLE.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of supervise

Noun

Ukraine's drone force commander, Robert Brovdi, known as Magyar, said via Telegram that 14 Russian ships were hit in the Sea of Azov on Thursday evening, taking the number of Russian vessels stuck by Ukrainian drones to 35 over the last 96 hours.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 July 2026
The two-pilot setup matches the arrangement found in the B-2 Spirit bomber, where a pilot and a mission commander share flight duties and alternate tasks during long missions.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of commander

Verb

The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce reached last month has fractured, once again disrupting energy flows through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles around 20% of the world's oil traffic.

— Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 July 2026
The state attorneys general and Paramount previously agreed to link the private party suit to the states’ case, which means that Martinez-Olguin will handle the state matter as well.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 July 2026

Definition of handle

Noun

The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.

— Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Rock House is not only a reminder of Alexander’s achievements, a planter, blacksmith and leader of the American Revolution in Mecklenburg County, but also the enslavement of at least 17 people that occurred there.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of leader

Verb

The former youth pastor suspected of pushing his wife off a Utah cliff died by suicide in a very unusual way, said the sheriff who oversees Las Vegas’ jails.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
In-house production and events take in overseeing concept, production, and on‑site management of film galas, premieres, special events and industry activations.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of oversee

Noun

Washington remembers meeting with Current executive director of community relations DePrice Taylor when she was first hired in 2022 about how Kansas City’s Eastside could get free soccer opportunities.

— PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
At Karlovy Vary Film Festival this week, the 10 participants of Future Frames – the program for young European directors – were joined by Greek director Christos Nikou as their mentor.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of director

Verb

The sanctions bill has gone through several iterations but still commands a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
Not many will have foreseen Norway’s commanding victory over Brazil, but the way Solbakken managed that game is testament to both his tactical intelligence and their squad depth.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

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