as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
his scrupulous intendance of the university's finances
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In 2022, while working a day job in influencer management, an opportunity for Alali to fulfill her lifelong dream of having a pig came true.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Fiber also plays an important role in promoting satiety, which may help with appetite control and weight management.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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While the crew will not land on the moon, NASA said the lunar flyby mission is designed to test life support systems and critical operations, paving the way for future moon landings and Mars exploration.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The public displays of control are happening amid an internal bureaucratic collapse.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the major goal of the flight, along with putting the Orion through its paces, is to test the planning, procedures and flight control protocols for managing upcoming moon landing missions after a half-century gap between the Artemis and Apollo programs.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wayne State Chief of Police Anthony Holt says the electrical fire began on the 11th floor on a platform outside of the building, and that an air handling unit is believed to have caught on fire.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The emergency was declared to obtain priority handling from air traffic control, the spokesperson said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Under-4s are also welcome to use the Kids Only facilities with adult supervision, and all kinds of baby products and equipment are provided so parents can travel light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lee is dating the girl’s mother, and the child was under his supervision at the time of the incident, according to an arrest warrant.—
Mark Price
April 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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The administration instead pointed to Crowfoot, who emphasized the state is trying to balance affordability with long-term climate goals.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Trump has said his administration's goal is to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each season brings brings with it a seemingly impossible comeback that ends up defining the direction of fashion.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
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Skafafell National Park is a 24-minute drive in the other direction from the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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This was largely because the White House has yet to provide any of the government guarantees — including commitments on visas, tax exemptions, safety and security — that are deemed obligatory for a World Cup bid to progress.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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British authorities arrested Mandelson earlier this year for allegedly passing sensitive government information to Epstein while serving as business secretary.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Intendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intendance. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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