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  • verb Present participle of oversee.

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Examples

  • I have Simon Cowell and my label overseeing everything, but we make decisions together, and it's great.

    This much I know: Alexandra Burke Emma John 2010

  • Democratic senators Robert Menendez (N.J.) and Al Franken (Minn.) on Tuesday wrote to the Government Accountability Office to request an investigation into "the role of all government entities, including federal regulators, involved in overseeing mortgage servicing companies and affiliated banks, identify any regulatory problems that may have permitted this misconduct to occur without detection until now."

    Pelosi, lawmakers call for federal probe on mortgage lenders Brady Dennis 2010

  • The plan envisioned by G20 finance ministers gives the IMF a greater role in overseeing exchange rates and trade imbalances.

    G20 Vows To Ease Tensions over Currencies 2010

  • Kim Jong Un also joined his uncle in overseeing a key defense commission.

    North Korea Releases Photo of Apparent Successor 2010

  • Christopher Cornier, a management board member at ArcelorMittal who is involved in overseeing the Ukrainian mill, said the worst-case scenario would be that the mill would be sold and the proceeds given to ArcelorMittal.

    Ukraine Accuses Arcelor of Violating Mill Agreement Robert Guy Matthews 2010

  • Robert Menendez (N.J.) and Al Franken (Minn.) on Tuesday wrote to the Government Accountability Office to request an investigation into "the role of all government entities, including federal regulators, involved in overseeing mortgage servicing companies and affiliated banks, identify any regulatory problems that may have permitted this misconduct to occur without detection until now."

    Pelosi calls for federal inquiry on mortgage lenders Brady Dennis 2010

  • Such as Matt "Sandman" Sanders, who Barrow calls "our traffic controller" in overseeing about 20 on-course spotters — including spotters assigned to each announcer — who send in details such as club selection and distance off tee shots that are then used in onscreen graphics.

    Small army sets stage for great golf 2009

  • A U.S. official involved in overseeing the Guantanamo transfers said U.S. security officials receive regular reports from countries hosting transferred detainees.

    Republicans Probe Gitmo Transfers to Europe Evan Perez 2010

  • Gilbert's role in overseeing the organization and 20,000-seat arena will not be affected by the new partners.

    Cavs sign ownership deal with China group 2009

  • Recent upper-level changes at Wal-Mart include the resignation of its chief merchandising officer, John Fleming, who spent 10 years at the company and played a notable role in overseeing product selection and relationships with vendors.

    Wal-Mart Picks New Finance Chief John Kell 2010

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  • My adjectival use: 'The overseeing officer is responsible.'

    August 23, 2011