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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
In a Facebook post, Headley said his priorities are responsible stewardship of tax dollars, supporting public safety and upgrading the town’s infrastructure.
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Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The exodus of local ranchers means a decline in land stewardship.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Leo has strongly carried on Francis’ legacy of ecological stewardship, and the environment is expected to be a topic of discussion.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
As part of a three-year, $600 million deal, NBC will renew its weekly stewardship of baseball for the first time since Bob Costas signed off at the end of Game 6 of the 2000 American League Championship Series.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The exodus of local ranchers means a decline in land stewardship.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Leo has strongly carried on Francis’ legacy of ecological stewardship, and the environment is expected to be a topic of discussion.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
As part of a three-year, $600 million deal, NBC will renew its weekly stewardship of baseball for the first time since Bob Costas signed off at the end of Game 6 of the 2000 American League Championship Series.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
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In Guerin’s experience, having played on two Stanley Cup-winning teams and serving in the management for a few more, the importance of depth come playoff time — when injuries can be sudden and devastating to a team’s title hopes 1 is a vital tool in the team’s toolbox.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Topics include weight management, diet, exercise, Alzheimer’s disease prevention, and the biology of aging.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Nicolle Fefferman, co-founder of Parents Supporting Teachers, a parent advocacy group with more than 30,000 members, said the case highlights the consequences of weak oversight.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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More than two decades later, however, criticism of the policy’s ineffectiveness has reached new heights as detractors argue the rule can be easily skirted as there’s no oversight.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah would thrive with a family that can provide supervision, structure, patience and understanding, along with a consistent routine.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The payments — 17 transfers of $20,000 each — were made to the son of José Almaraz, a former player described as a spiritual guide close to AFA leadership.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Offer graceful leadership and listen to quieter voices, because shared success grows when everyone feels included and heard.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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In 2013, one of the grand juries Hill convened issued an 18-page report blasting the Lakeland Police Department’s handling of public records requests and recommended the police chief be removed.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Meta has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years over its handling of child and teen safety, spurred in part by whistleblower testimony before Congress in 2021 that alleged the company knew its products could be harmful but refused to act.—
Diana Novak Jones,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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As gangs continue to expand and consolidate territorial control, journalists remain in growing danger, according to the commission and other press freedom groups.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The administration of Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is following in the footsteps of its predecessor by squandering taxpayers’ money to conceal information from the public that the public has the absolute right to know.—
David Plymyer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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While the plan to relocate the city administration building to Miami Freedom Park has been more widely discussed, the prospect of combining it with City Hall has received less attention.—
Tess Riski
March 26,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Staffers showed up to providers for in-person visits, sometimes checking more than once, and found no child care taking place, which led to immediate termination from the program.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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