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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
a neutral country charged with the surveillance of the post-war rebuilding effort
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as in watch
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
government surveillance of suspected terrorists
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Recent Examples of surveillance
Police had shared surveillance footage of the group of teenagers wanted for the assaults.
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
In May, harrowing hotel surveillance video obtained by CNN showed Combs brutally body-slamming, kicking, and dragging Cassie in the hallway of the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles in March 2016.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Here's what to know Phoenix police asked anyone who can identify the man or has surveillance video showing suspicious activity in the area to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish speakers.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
Police said based on a review of surveillance video, Hill was working on his Ford F150 truck when he was run over by the vehicle.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
In May, harrowing hotel surveillance video obtained by CNN showed Combs brutally body-slamming, kicking, and dragging Cassie in the hallway of the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles in March 2016.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Here's what to know Phoenix police asked anyone who can identify the man or has surveillance video showing suspicious activity in the area to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish speakers.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
Police said based on a review of surveillance video, Hill was working on his Ford F150 truck when he was run over by the vehicle.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement The closures are a striking coda to the Biden administration’s stewardship of the Justice Department’s biggest agency.Michael R. Sisak and Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Do Virginia and George McCaskey have any self-awareness as to how screwed up their stewardship of this franchise has been?Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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The video of the shocking moment ends with Rossouw patiently placing the wiggly snake in a container while the stunned residents of the home watch on.Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brady wore the watch during halftime of the New England Patriots’ 2023 home opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was feted by the crowd at Gillette Stadium.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then they were split into two equal groups and completed training drills twice a week under the supervision of an Okkulo coach—one group using Okkulo’s lighting system, and the other under normal conditions.RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Two years later, the trees were planted along the long driveway leading to John Woodbury’s future home, under the supervision of ranch foreman Tom Hoag, according to the Christmas Tree Lane Assn.’s official history.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Full Story Most employees on lookout for or seeking new position: Survey Most employees are on the lookout for or actively seeking a new position as an increasing number of workers feel detached from their jobs, according to a new survey.Aris Folley, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a lookout point for the McKay Bridge along the loop that makes an excellent photo spot.Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Nonprofits are ripe for financial abuse, said Robert Nordlander, a former IRS special agent who spent two decades chasing tax evaders and money launderers – especially organizations like The County Buzz that have no internal controls, independent board or oversight.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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On top of this, Google is contending with antitrust cases accusing the company of monopolizing the search market, with potential remedies including a breakup, regulatory oversight, and restrictions on its businesses.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Clients interested in ongoing pest management can avail themselves of the company’s Gold Package, which includes year-round monitoring and treatment.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Athlete insurance and risk management provider Players Heath has closed on a $60 million funding round led by Bluestone Equity Partners, the companies announced Wednesday.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some Republicans, who are set to take control of Congress next month, have tried to push legislation that would have forced them to return to prison.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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His autopsy reports no use of physical control by deputies.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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German authorities are investigating the sports company’s compliance with customs and tax regulations when importing products into Germany, over a period spanning from October 2019 to August 2024.Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Most cinnamon sold in the United States is imported from countries with fewer regulations or weaker enforcement of industrial pollution standards.Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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