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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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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.
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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
However, by the time Lisa Marie inherited Elvis’ whole estate in 1993, the amount had grown to $100 million, thanks to the stewardship of Priscilla.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
Under his stewardship, Tesla has revolutionized transportation, making electric cars a reality and superseding the performance and battery efficiency that industry insiders thought possible.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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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
However, by the time Lisa Marie inherited Elvis’ whole estate in 1993, the amount had grown to $100 million, thanks to the stewardship of Priscilla.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
Under his stewardship, Tesla has revolutionized transportation, making electric cars a reality and superseding the performance and battery efficiency that industry insiders thought possible.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Oct. 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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Democrats pushed back on limiting groundwater conservation goals and restricting the designation of rural groundwater management areas to the Hualapai, Willcox, and Gila Bend basins only.Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 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, where 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 preference for cost-saving automation overlooks the critical need for human oversight in complex or emotionally sensitive situations.Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tyson had been released from state prison on April 6 after serving 24 years on a kidnapping and theft case and was almost immediately declared a post-release control supervision violator for failing to report to a parole officer, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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At the time, Biden urged regulators to reinstate safeguards for banks with assets between $100 billion and $250 billion and to strengthen supervision over financial institutions.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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Prince William’s ambitious five-year plan will provide 10,000 rangers with access to appropriate, affordable insurance coverage, together with opportunities for training and leadership development.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Neena Newberry is the CEO of Newberry Solutions and creator of the New Lens leadership platform.Neena Newberry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The country that likely has the most influence over Russia’s handling of its nuclear arsenal is China.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Before Trump took the stage, Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib and Dearborn Heights Bill Bazzi each spoke, a nod to the Trump campaign’s appeals to Arab American and Muslim voters frustrated with President Joe Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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For the last two years, Jeff Smith’s Starboard has been mounting a campaign at the media conglomerate, seeking both the dissolution of the dual-class structure that gives the Murdoch family outsize control and for the company to split off its highly valuable online real estate business.Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The same site favors Democrats to take control of the House by a 51% to 37% margin.Derek Saul, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But since last year, the Biden administration has taken steps to improve communication and cooperation with Beijing, which is one of Washington’s largest trading partners but is also seen as its main long-term strategic adversary.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Not all government support for EVs is likely to vanish in Trump’s next administration.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Other examples came six years ago, when O’Conner and St. Louise hospitals had to be sold, and this year, when Regional Medical Center initiated cutbacks in stroke care and other critical services.Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The fun Xmas tradition has made room for skin care, and this Molton Brown Advent Calendar will pamper your mom from head to toe.Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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