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
Examples of stakeholder in a Sentence
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The solutions will be optimal for a few stakeholders (certainly shareholders), while being suboptimal for everyone else, like employees, communities, and the environment.
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Michael C. Bush, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
In August, a group of village stakeholders wrote a letter to the village government, raising a series of questions about the board and its relationship to Mitchell.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Critics argue that the decision to replace the board is unjust, particularly given the lack of meaningful engagement with TSU’s leadership and community stakeholders.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Drag Race, Miss Piggy, and Pennywise all have stakeholders.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
The Downtown Partnership will connect the consultant firm with downtown stakeholders and facilitate public outreach, said Betsy Brennan, CEO of the Downtown Partnership.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
The letter takes a markedly similar stance on AI to that of other industry stakeholders like the major record labels.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Schaffer added that she's spoken to stakeholders concerned about the impact on downtown businesses and how safety is perceived.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Think strategically Therefore, think strategically in your preparation in order to reveal the insights and data that can support the organization’s strategic goals and all its stakeholders, that is, to seize the opportunities, not just comply.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Michael C. Bush, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
In August, a group of village stakeholders wrote a letter to the village government, raising a series of questions about the board and its relationship to Mitchell.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Critics argue that the decision to replace the board is unjust, particularly given the lack of meaningful engagement with TSU’s leadership and community stakeholders.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Drag Race, Miss Piggy, and Pennywise all have stakeholders.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
The Downtown Partnership will connect the consultant firm with downtown stakeholders and facilitate public outreach, said Betsy Brennan, CEO of the Downtown Partnership.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
The letter takes a markedly similar stance on AI to that of other industry stakeholders like the major record labels.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Schaffer added that she's spoken to stakeholders concerned about the impact on downtown businesses and how safety is perceived.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Think strategically Therefore, think strategically in your preparation in order to reveal the insights and data that can support the organization’s strategic goals and all its stakeholders, that is, to seize the opportunities, not just comply.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
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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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