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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The challenge for Fabregas, who is a minority stakeholder in the club alongside former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry, will now be to improve on that strong start.
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The search process to replace Noakes began in February and included various opportunities for community input such as a forum, and interviews with police command staff, police associations, community stakeholders and city leaders, according to a news release.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2025
On May 29, CARB held a virtual workshop to update stakeholders on the progress of the rulemaking.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
In stable times, these approaches have been shown to build momentum and buy-in from stakeholders and employees alike, softening the rigid status quo.
—Harvard Business Review, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The search process to replace Noakes began in February and included various opportunities for community input such as a forum, and interviews with police command staff, police associations, community stakeholders and city leaders, according to a news release.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2025
On May 29, CARB held a virtual workshop to update stakeholders on the progress of the rulemaking.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
In stable times, these approaches have been shown to build momentum and buy-in from stakeholders and employees alike, softening the rigid status quo.
—Harvard Business Review, 20 Aug. 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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