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as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
under her lax superintendence the company eventually went bankrupt
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
the superintendence of the local music festival is handled jointly by the city and the county
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Recent Examples of superintendence
In exchange for help from the league in obtaining loans, a country had to accept the league’s superintendence of its economic affairs.
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Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022
We were told that Russia used these companies to hack the brains of suggestible yokels, and that only wise superintendence of social-media conversation by progressives could save the world from fascism.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
Another site turned up wooden boards used in the construction of a foundation relates Nicoletta Saviane, an archaeological consultant who works with the superintendence.
—Richard Pallardy, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2021
The era of progressive superintendence ironically began with the spread of disinformation, Buzzfeed’s release of the infamous Trump dossier.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
The letter urged the seven justices to scrap proposed changes to the rules of superintendence that govern the state’s courts.
—Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 19 July 2022
But, ironically enough, their preferred solutions — which invariably involve government superintendence — would be more likely to slow, rather than to expedite, any remedies.
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Apr. 2022
That, and not reflexive support, knee-jerk opposition, or arrogant superintendence of the debate, is patriotism.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 23 Feb. 2022
In May, the superintendence actually discovered another Roman vessel near the Sicilian island of Ustica.
—Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2021
Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022
We were told that Russia used these companies to hack the brains of suggestible yokels, and that only wise superintendence of social-media conversation by progressives could save the world from fascism.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
Another site turned up wooden boards used in the construction of a foundation relates Nicoletta Saviane, an archaeological consultant who works with the superintendence.
—Richard Pallardy, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2021
The era of progressive superintendence ironically began with the spread of disinformation, Buzzfeed’s release of the infamous Trump dossier.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
The letter urged the seven justices to scrap proposed changes to the rules of superintendence that govern the state’s courts.
—Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 19 July 2022
But, ironically enough, their preferred solutions — which invariably involve government superintendence — would be more likely to slow, rather than to expedite, any remedies.
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Apr. 2022
That, and not reflexive support, knee-jerk opposition, or arrogant superintendence of the debate, is patriotism.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 23 Feb. 2022
In May, the superintendence actually discovered another Roman vessel near the Sicilian island of Ustica.
—Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendence
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The company said the Litho was accepted to the permanent collection of Mobile National, a French national statutory corporation under the supervision of the French Ministry of Culture that preserves and upholds the history of French furniture and also nurtures modern designs.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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Teams were to be entrepreneurial in spirit, with minimal managerial supervision.Steve Denning, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk's stewardship of what was once called Twitter has amplified conservative voices, while Mark Zuckerberg's Meta made headlines last week by suddenly scrapping its fact-checking program and DEI initiatives.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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During its decade under Cate’s stewardship, the car has appeared in multiple TV shows, including MotorWeek, My Classic Car, Car Crazy, Country Music TV, and MTV Cribs.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
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While Saks’ and Neiman’s managements are being consolidated into one team, Bergdorf Goodman continues to be operated by a separate team.David Moin, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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The sustainability plan focuses five key areas (climate change, material resources, water resources, chemical management, and respect for people) and aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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Critics argue that such gaps in ethical oversight create the potential for conflicts of interest or undue influence.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Location data companies like Gravy can also buy data from other brokers that harvest location information from various sources in the industry, derided by privacy advocates as a convoluted web of entities trading people’s private details with little oversight.Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Many parts of the IRA are at risk of being repealed under the Trump administration, so individuals should call their representatives to express support for the bipartisan portions of the policy such as manufacturing incentives and onshoring energy production.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration are working together to get some form of agreement, which is unusual, NPR's Daniel Estrin says.Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The player development staff also includes former Mariners manager Scott Servais, as previously reported, joining the team as a special assistant to baseball operations and player development.Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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The platform autonomously manages delivery operations and customer communications together.Richard Collings, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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Crowley has since sat down with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has faced severe backlash over her handling of the blazes.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Questions are also being raised over Los Angeles officials’ handling of the fire disaster, and why numerous fire hydrants went dry, hampering firefighting efforts.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Superintendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendence. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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