oversee
verb (used with object)
to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage.
has overseen
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present perfectof oversee (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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She has overseen a series of controversial moves, including shaking up the evening news and sacking several “60 Minutes” correspondents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Cathcart has overseen Meta's popular messaging platform for nearly seven years - and scaled its private chat functions to more than three billion users worldwide.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
He may have inherited Russia and Qatar from his predecessor, but he has overseen this North American World Cup from the beginning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
She has overseen the development of SpaceX’s rockets, run its day-to-day operations and worked alongside Musk for over two decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
A Wimbledon winner in 1994, Martinez has overseen all five of Andreeva's title triumphs on the WTA Tour since she joined her team in 2024.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
