1
as in supervises
to be in charge of
superintends the construction of all scenery at the summer theater
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as in oversees
to look after and make decisions about
homeschooling parents who superintend their children's education
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as in watches
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
whoever's superintending the warehouse will know what's been delivered today
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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 -
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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Rothman has led the system that oversees the state's four-year universities, including the flagship Madison campus, for nearly four years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The state Senate’s committee that oversees higher education scheduled a hearing for Thursday for 10 regents whose appointments by Evers have yet to be confirmed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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As a goalie who watches every skater who scores a goal against him celebrate, Wallstedt makes no apologies for showing his joy.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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The organization watches statewide utilities and advocates for residential ratepayers and the environment.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the all-in-one station handles emptying, washing, and hot-air drying for total hands-free maintenance.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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That single recipe handles a remarkable range of household disasters.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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The need in the north Overland Park operates one indoor pool, three outdoor pools and five water play areas to serve its population, according to the master plan draft.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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The website operates without flashy graphics, partisan commentary, eyeball-grabbing videos, or the snark characteristic of partisan political media, instead presenting headlines and summaries in plain, unadorned fashion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nader Adeli, who manages Iranian American club team Arya FC's over-60 squad in Los Angeles, is worried the war might keep Iran from attending the World Cup.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Today, her husband owns and manages Sarah’s father’s dental practice now that her dad has retired.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The United Kingdom, by contrast, strictly regulates fertility centers.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The effect changes how your liver regulates cholesterol production and clearance from the bloodstream, often leading to higher circulating LDL levels.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to polling released on April 2 by the Napolitan News Service, a nonprofit that conducts polling, 65% of American voters plan on celebrating the holiday.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each of these units conducts investigations and participates in federal lawsuits related to its expertise.—
Jennifer Selin,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Superintends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintends. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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