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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
Read: America can’t just unpause USAID British officials at the protest echoed fears among the activists that the CCP would use the new embassy to carry out surveillance.
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Cora Engelbrecht, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
Diminishing the workforce will impair rapid response capabilities, surveillance and research capabilities that remain essential for managing future health threats that are nearly always present such as the bird flu and measles.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
During Friday's hearing, surveillance footage from a hotel allegedly showing Combs beating an ex-girlfriend was discussed.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The suspects were captured on surveillance camera fleeing in a gold Toyota Camry with tinted windows and a sunroof.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Specific amounts were recorded not because God needed their money, but because the people needed to show their commitment to the vision and because stewardship demands accountability.—
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Lithium Americas is committed to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, working closely with local communities and stakeholders to ensure sustainable development practices at Thacker Pass.—
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Kaia wore a Givenchy by Sarah Burton dress, which features a square neck and ankle-length, paired with black kitten heels, and a simple gold watch.—
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Kaia wore a square-neck dress with low heels and a small watch.—
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In Dhamar, 4-year-old Adham (top photo) receives treatment from a mobile team operating under the supervision of the Health and Environment Office.—
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Home care nurse: Taking care of yourself or a family member with Huntington’s disease requires much supervision.—
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However, be on the lookout on April 20 and 21, as the sun will square with Mars and Pluto in your sign, evoking intensity and power struggles in your one-on-one connections.—
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Stay on the lookout before his performance to see Reggie cruising around Palm Springs on a motorized couch recruiting festival-goers to join him for the show.—
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For funders operating nationwide, the challenge lies in navigating a patchwork of state regulations while preparing for the possibility of broader federal oversight.—
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Consolidating regulation would also give the Office of Insurance Regulation more oversight of insurers’ affiliate companies, the office wrote.—
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Sullivan joined Athlete Advantage, a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sports management company, as CEO in 2024.—
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Oh No — without the knowledge of the band’s management or their then-label, Capitol Records.—
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
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The move seemed to seal his fate, as Brady took top control and dominated another round.—
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Florida is the only state that splits insurance regulation between two agencies.—
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Supplements have less stringent regulations and are not FDA-approved.—
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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