He was hired to oversee design and construction of the new facility.
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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Tony Butler-Sims, Chief Operating Officer at CIPE, oversees the operations and culture of its global workforce.—Tony Butler-Sims, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 The upcoming law marks a significant shift, granting state authorities new powers to oversee and, if necessary, restrict operations if a vehicle is deemed hazardous.—Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2025 The Twin Rivers School District oversees the charter school and ensures its compliance with laws.—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025 The center oversees guest services (such as ticket takers, ambassadors and ushers), security, medical and fire prevention.—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for oversee
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of oversee was
before the 12th century
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