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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
No Good Deed begins with an open house that serves the purpose of introducing the rest of its ensemble cast, as Paul and Lydia spy on the event via smartphone surveillance.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
After a five-day, multi-state manhunt that leaned heavily on surveillance images and pleas for the public’s help, Mangione, 26, is now charged in the case with murder after a tip led to his arrest Monday at a McDonald’s nearly 200 miles from where the brazen homicide unfolded.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Strong security measures, such as fencing, surveillance and patrols, can significantly mitigate this risk.
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—Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The three that come to mind are access control, screening processes and procedures as well and real-time surveillance.
—Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
After a five-day, multi-state manhunt that leaned heavily on surveillance images and pleas for the public’s help, Mangione, 26, is now charged in the case with murder after a tip led to his arrest Monday at a McDonald’s nearly 200 miles from where the brazen homicide unfolded.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Strong security measures, such as fencing, surveillance and patrols, can significantly mitigate this risk.
3.
—Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The three that come to mind are access control, screening processes and procedures as well and real-time surveillance.
—Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
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For taxpayers, the Coast Guard’s prudent budgetary stewardship is an amazing thing.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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This fall, Harvard Business School began teaching Su’s stewardship of AMD as a case study.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 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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The only way out of this mess is to make government oversight of those ripping off consumers effective, not to effectively eliminate it.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 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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After a sloppy start by both teams through the first period, the Flyers took control in the second but still failed on multiple prime scoring chances.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, as your business expands, costs can spiral out of control.Mark Mahle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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These genes enable complex cellular processes, such as gene regulation and DNA binding, which are critical for multicellular development.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 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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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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