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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 company continues to expand its electric vehicle charging stations and renewable fuel options across its store network, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
Nix has really come on as the year has developed, flourishing under the stewardship of Broncos head coach Sean Payton with Denver also at 8-5 and currently in a playoff spot.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
For taxpayers, the Coast Guard’s prudent budgetary stewardship is an amazing thing.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
This fall, Harvard Business School began teaching Su’s stewardship of AMD as a case study.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
Nix has really come on as the year has developed, flourishing under the stewardship of Broncos head coach Sean Payton with Denver also at 8-5 and currently in a playoff spot.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
For taxpayers, the Coast Guard’s prudent budgetary stewardship is an amazing thing.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
This fall, Harvard Business School began teaching Su’s stewardship of AMD as a case study.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The next next man: Clayton Keller Next-up defenseman: John Carlson Leaving the veteran stalwart off the initial roster was one of the more difficult calls management had to make, but his performance hasn’t wavered since receiving the news.Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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There are a few consequences to remember when juicing, such as not getting the benefit of fiber from fruits and vegetables as the skin is removed, which aids in digestion, heart health, and weight management.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Critics argue that such gaps in ethical oversight create the potential for conflicts of interest or undue influence.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Location data companies like Gravy can also buy data from other brokers that harvest location information from various sources in the industry, derided by privacy advocates as a convoluted web of entities trading people’s private details with little oversight.Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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But his decision to leave his role as vice chair of supervision may have been intended to sidestep a legal battle with Mr. Trump.Deborah B. Solomon, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, Barr stated his intent to vacate his role as vice chair of supervision while remaining on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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One such studio is Strange Scaffold, which opened in 2021 under the leadership of Xalavier Nelson Jr., who previously worked on games like Hypnospace Outlaw (2019) and Stranger Things VR (2024).Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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This change takes effect in February 2025 after thriving under Greg Maffei's leadership for nearly two decades.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Questions are also being raised over Los Angeles officials’ handling of the fire disaster, and why numerous fire hydrants went dry, hampering firefighting efforts.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Crowley has since sat down with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has faced severe backlash over her handling of the blazes.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration are working together to get some form of agreement, which is unusual, NPR's Daniel Estrin says.Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: Industry analysts expect a better environment for Medicare Advantage insurers under the Trump administration.Maya Goldman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Santos-Duvalier said the mother owed her $38,000 for items purchased for the women’ s care, according to court documents.Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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Transparency and genuine care can turn a crisis into an opportunity to rebuild trust.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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