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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
generally the dean left the day-to-day stewardship of the college to the assistant dean
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as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
she believes that stewardship of the environment is everyone's responsibility
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Recent Examples of stewardship
The family business narrative is grounded in multigenerational stewardship and deep relationships, resulting in organizations that are more resilient and sustainable.
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Liz Kislik, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Each jar is carefully made to honor the natural essence of its ingredients, reflecting a commitment to sustainable farming and environmental stewardship.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Chamberlain will serve on the institute’s executive leadership team and oversee all fundraising efforts, communications, community engagement, education outreach, foundation relations and stewardship activities.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The big picture: During the past week, the Donalds campaign strategically leaked the poll results to send a message: Florida is Trump Country, and the DeSantis stewardship in Tallahassee has a 2026 expiration date.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Liz Kislik, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Each jar is carefully made to honor the natural essence of its ingredients, reflecting a commitment to sustainable farming and environmental stewardship.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Chamberlain will serve on the institute’s executive leadership team and oversee all fundraising efforts, communications, community engagement, education outreach, foundation relations and stewardship activities.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The big picture: During the past week, the Donalds campaign strategically leaked the poll results to send a message: Florida is Trump Country, and the DeSantis stewardship in Tallahassee has a 2026 expiration date.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
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Sullivan joined Athlete Advantage, a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sports management company, as CEO in 2024.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Though the fictional narrative of Olivia Pope relies on dramatic flair, in real life crisis management experts achieve similar results through careful planning, meticulous strategy, and quiet professionalism, all without attracting unnecessary attention.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The coming months will likely determine whether Texas pursues strict prohibition or opts for more balanced, regulated oversight that could save livelihoods while protecting public health.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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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.—
Andrew Coon,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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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.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Home care nurse: Taking care of yourself or a family member with Huntington’s disease requires much supervision.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Studies have shown that companies with diverse leadership teams are more likely to outperform their counterparts financially, with diversity driving innovation and better decision-making.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Senate calls for just $4 billion in spending cuts, but GOP leadership emphasizes that's a low floor and that committees will be on the hunt for far more.—
Time,
Time,
5 Apr. 2025
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Overseen by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the GLBA helps regulate the collection and handling of financial information.—
Nick Rowe,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But for one inspection that ended in December 2022, the FDA issued a citation that noted concerns related to contamination prevention, worker hygiene and the handling of consumer complaints, documents say.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sponsors have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Transportation was notified to conduct traffic control.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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And the notion that the administration’s allies in Silicon Valley can quickly produce large numbers of nimble, affordable, and lethal next generation weapons that will give America a decisive edge should be treated with a large grain of salt.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Ramirez-Rosa, a three-term alderman with an outsized influence among his fellow progressives, left his council seat after Johnson tapped him to lead the Park District following a public vow to reset his administration with friendlier faces midway through his term.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even so, gender-affirming care, including surgery, is medically necessary.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dilated eye exam: This involves using eye drops to dilate (widen) your pupils, allowing the eye care specialist to look at your retina and check for swelling and leaking blood vessels.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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