oversee
verb (used with object)
to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage.
had overseen
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past perfectof oversee.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Bondi told the House Oversight Committee in May that Blanche had overseen the process, which included delays in the release of files and major redaction issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Textor had taken over as Lyon's majority owner in December 2022 from long-standing boss Jean-Michel Aulas, who had overseen unprecedented success, including seven straight Ligue 1 titles to 2008.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Rodriguez, who was sworn in Monday as Venezuela’s acting president, had overseen an economic liberalization program over the past several years, whereby Venezuela dismantled its state-planned model and cut generous welfare and social spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
He pointed out that Lawwell had overseen the building of their training centre at Lennoxtown, the creation of the new facility at Barrowfield, and the upgrading of Celtic Park during his time at the club.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025
Today, he reported, as the family moved inside to escape the twilight mist that rose from the river, he had overseen the carpenter who was splitting the white oak for the clapboards.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
