stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 
1
: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors
2
: one that has a stake in an enterprise
3
: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action
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As Australia mourns these recent losses, the challenge for all involved in making these sort of decisions (stakeholders, conservation organizations, scientists, politicians, etc.) lies in balancing human safety with the preservation of these ancient predators.
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Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Boating and yachting enthusiasts and communities prioritize being ‘in the moment,’ which MOUNTAIN ISLAND stands to support by providing seamless experiences for stakeholders.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Right now, government regulations prohibit fishing in the southern half of the lagoon, but the stakeholders are having ongoing conversations about whether to extend the no-take zone.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
However, things didn't pan out as expected by NASCAR's stakeholders.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Boating and yachting enthusiasts and communities prioritize being ‘in the moment,’ which MOUNTAIN ISLAND stands to support by providing seamless experiences for stakeholders.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Right now, government regulations prohibit fishing in the southern half of the lagoon, but the stakeholders are having ongoing conversations about whether to extend the no-take zone.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
However, things didn't pan out as expected by NASCAR's stakeholders.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər
1
: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation
2
: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking
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