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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
Since 2019, the institute has been under the stewardship of Reihan Salam, who became its president after half a decade as executive editor of National Review.
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Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Responsible/Safe operation: stable funding, good stewardship of the funds provided, look for opportunities to be efficient, and a safe welcoming environment.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2024
Under the stewardship of new owner Tara MacBain – a Holland Park local and debutante restaurateur – and chef-patron Owen Kenworthy, the décor is cosy, the cocktails are toothsome and the menu features riffs on French classics including lobster soufflé, tête de veau carpaccio and eggs mollet.
—Charlie Teasdale, theweek, 16 Oct. 2024
When addressing greenhouse gas emissions and regulating oil and gas development, the legislature should consider a balanced approach that prioritizes both environmental stewardship and economic growth.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
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Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Responsible/Safe operation: stable funding, good stewardship of the funds provided, look for opportunities to be efficient, and a safe welcoming environment.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2024
Under the stewardship of new owner Tara MacBain – a Holland Park local and debutante restaurateur – and chef-patron Owen Kenworthy, the décor is cosy, the cocktails are toothsome and the menu features riffs on French classics including lobster soufflé, tête de veau carpaccio and eggs mollet.
—Charlie Teasdale, theweek, 16 Oct. 2024
When addressing greenhouse gas emissions and regulating oil and gas development, the legislature should consider a balanced approach that prioritizes both environmental stewardship and economic growth.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
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Ultimately, the environmental benefit allowed Caltrain to receive a waiver by the air quality management district to keep the locomotives in operation.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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But Osborne, 38, whose experience includes several years of house-flipping and short-term rental management, thought on it some more.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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But as ProPublica reported this year, court oversight of these officials is threadbare.Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, in which courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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The report also found discrepancies in the department’s training, supervision and accountability.Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
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Searching through thousands of available masks can be overwhelming without support and supervision from knowledgeable respiratory therapists and medical equipment companies.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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Will this bright spot be enough to overcome the conglomerate’s other struggles in the midst of its leadership transition?Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Are Biden and Harris abdicating leadership by not standing up and fighting for democracy?The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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What happened Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, resigned Tuesday amid intense pressure over his handling of a notorious child abuser.Rafi Schwartz, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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There will be much to discuss about the film’s handling of trans issues.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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In this film’s world, humans and dogs share control as rulers of the earth.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Trump has promised to carry out the country’s largest-ever deportation operation, extend tax breaks, punish his political enemies, seize control of the federal government’s most powerful tools and reshape the U.S. economy.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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In an election similar to Trump's 2016 victory over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the outcome in 2024 also turned on immigration issues and the economy, particularly the high inflation rates of recent years under the Biden administration.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Biden administration wants more money for disaster recovery after this year's blitz of hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires.Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Zoo veterinary and animal care staff humanely euthanized Mac on Tuesday.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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With intention and care, security and privacy are achievable at scale, anywhere.Sean McElroy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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