as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
his scrupulous intendance of the university's finances
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Every operational upgrade in our distribution model was carefully timed, including the introduction of new inventory management tools, team hires, vendor agreements and, eventually, a 50,000-plus square foot distribution space.—
Aleksandr Zemel,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025 -
That's double management's original target for the year.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The company plans to continue operations and market the business for sale during the bankruptcy proceedings.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The first humans on Mars would be tasked with taking account of local resources, setting up landing operations, establishing a power source and building homes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Respondents gave roughly the same marks to Trump's handling of the economy and foreign affairs as his overall job performance, coming in at 37% and 39% approvals, respectively.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Parents expressed concerns and criticism over the handling of the situation, praising Gonzalez's impact on the school community.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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For vehicles with over 9,000 miles, dealers conduct a functional check on the body control module and replace it if needed.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic can confirm that inspectors from La Liga’s stadium supervision committee visited the Camp Nou last Tuesday, but no immediate conclusions were shared.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Introducing any new pet, even of the same species, should be done slowly and under supervision, especially with older animals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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It has been tagged as a giveaway to rich elites, and the administration is tapping a vice president who grew up poor in Middletown to turn public perception.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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The arrests of two wildland firefighters accused of working illegally in Washington state has sparked a new round of debate over the Trump administration's priorities about wildfires and immigration enforcement.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Swift repositioned her music, gained more control over her content, and signalled the future direction the business would take.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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This means that fan engagement is not only marked by excitement but also by a sense of curiosity and anticipation about the direction her next creative chapter will take.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Two Michigan government buildings ranked as some of the ugliest in the nation, with Flint's municipal center — a National Register of Historic places nominee — topping the list of ugly buildings.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Intendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intendance. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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