custodianships

plural of custodianship
as in custodies
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something a museum that regards its mission as nothing less than the custodianship of the nation's cultural heritage

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Noun
  • Flowers like geraniums, coleus, and lavender are easy to propagate and maintain with proper care indoors.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Slate chips replace the usual bark or mulch, and layered plantings, custom window boxes and a medallion set into the rear of the fireplace show the same level of care found indoors.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • That afternoon, the president, inside the exposition’s ornate Temple of Music, greeted members of the public, shaking hands and warmly inviting them to explore the fair.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Mendoza threw high to Jalen Nailor on his second play, and the ball popped into the air into the hands of San Francisco linebacker Tatum Bethune for an interception.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Custodianships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodianships. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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