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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
while he was in the hospital, the CEO had his most trusted lieutenant assume temporary headship of the firm
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as in helm
the place of leadership or command
the person at the headship of the firm will face daunting challenges, given the current state of the economy
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Recent Examples of headship
These chapters exist under the headship of the National Students for Justice in Palestine, who distributed a toolkit identifying themselves as part of the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.
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Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2023
If people question the absolute infallibility of scripture, perhaps favoring a more literary or historical approach, then the case for male headship collapses.
—Audrey Clare Farley, The New Republic, 3 Jan. 2022
The Latter-day Saint tradition continues, therefore, to embrace a double discourse of male headship and marital egalitarianism.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Dec. 2021
In 1980, the bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese received complaints about the People of Praise’s system of headship and that the group fostered fear and guilt, according to an article at the time in the National Catholic Reporter.
—New York Times, 8 Oct. 2020
Under Tarim's headship, many of Harmony's campuses are recognized on prestigious high school rankings, such as News & World Report and Children @ Risk.
—Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2017
Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2023
If people question the absolute infallibility of scripture, perhaps favoring a more literary or historical approach, then the case for male headship collapses.
—Audrey Clare Farley, The New Republic, 3 Jan. 2022
The Latter-day Saint tradition continues, therefore, to embrace a double discourse of male headship and marital egalitarianism.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Dec. 2021
In 1980, the bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese received complaints about the People of Praise’s system of headship and that the group fostered fear and guilt, according to an article at the time in the National Catholic Reporter.
—New York Times, 8 Oct. 2020
Under Tarim's headship, many of Harmony's campuses are recognized on prestigious high school rankings, such as News & World Report and Children @ Risk.
—Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headship
Noun
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Our activities promote environmental stewardship, social justice and sound governance practices.—
Suat Bakkal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But on two fronts, Grier continued a risky pattern that has marked his stewardship of the franchise, often to his team’s detriment.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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But above all, such a mission can only be considered after peace is secured, and again, that is only possible with Trump at helm.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The layoffs are part of a broader effort by the new White House administration to shrink the federal workforce, which is being spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at its helm.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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No experience is necessary and youth volunteers are welcome with adult supervision.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The wine list immediately became one of New York’s largest and best selected, with 1,800 labels and 9,000 bottles under the supervision of Master Sommelier Josh Nadel and Robin Wright, with four other sommeliers on staff.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Similarly, regulatory programs that ensure colleges and universities comply with federal standards may be weakened, potentially leading to a lack of oversight in areas like campus safety or fair treatment of students.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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As part of his work advising agencies to reduce spending and cut staff, Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency have promised transparency and increased oversight over how taxpayer dollars are going out the door.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to research from Cornell University, the average adult makes approximately 35,000 decisions daily, with those in leadership roles likely making exponentially more.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Personal development ranges from practical skills like sewing and gardening to career advancement through leadership training and personal branding.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Upon her sentencing, Gutierrez-Reed, who had blamed the film's management for the shooting, asked the presiding Santa Fe judge to consider probation instead of the maximum jail time.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Join 8 others in the comments View Comments Nissan has been beset by years of faltering sales and management turmoil, never fully recovering from a hit to its brand following the 2018 ouster of former chairman Carlos Ghosn, who was accused by Tokyo prosecutors of financial misconduct.—
Reuters,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Headship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headship. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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