as in supervising
to be in charge of
she was tapped to quarterback the upcoming gubernatorial campaign
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Recent Examples of quarterbacking
Hafley has a similar, divisional challenge with Maye and Allen quarterbacking against him.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Sam Darnold will be under center for the Seahawks while Matt Stafford is quarterbacking the Rams.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
McCown brought decades of quarterbacking wisdom, and Udinski knew the ins and outs of O’Connell’s intricate system.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Kurt Warner was a grocery store clerk before quarterbacking the Rams to a Super Bowl victory.
—Outside Online, 31 Dec. 2025
However, he is best known for trying his hand quarterbacking for the Lions.
—Stephen Siff, The Conversation, 26 Nov. 2025
Russell Wilson threw for 450 yards Sunday quarterbacking the New York Giants.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Sam Darnold will be under center for the Seahawks while Matt Stafford is quarterbacking the Rams.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
McCown brought decades of quarterbacking wisdom, and Udinski knew the ins and outs of O’Connell’s intricate system.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Kurt Warner was a grocery store clerk before quarterbacking the Rams to a Super Bowl victory.
—Outside Online, 31 Dec. 2025
However, he is best known for trying his hand quarterbacking for the Lions.
—Stephen Siff, The Conversation, 26 Nov. 2025
Russell Wilson threw for 450 yards Sunday quarterbacking the New York Giants.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarterbacking
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Then, if that wasn't enough executive production for you, Helen Leigh and Cory Walker are also on board as co-executive producers, with Shaun O’Neil, Jeff Allen, and Dan Duncan serving as the series' supervising directors.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The board is responsible for supervising the superintendent, stewarding the budget responsibly and creating policy that aligns with community values.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Although its role is limited to coordinating referrals, Carenector is working with independent security auditors to validate that its operational and data-handling practices align with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Humane World for Animals helped with documenting the scene, handling the cats and providing veterinary care, officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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There would be another bite at the apple but not a fourth, the judge overseeing the case warned.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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The longtime Wallingford Democrat serves today as an assistant Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore overseeing the chamber at times during debates.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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That's because each state has its own system for managing Medicaid, often requiring experts to make customized changes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard and other state organs are expected to play central roles in managing any transition.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Quarterbacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarterbacking. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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