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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-managed
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Fahim grew resentful of Cuomo, according to testimony during the trial, and felt he was being micromanaged.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026 -
What once was an obstacle to allowing others to help, has come under new management, finally allowing the rest of the family to jump in on the action without fear of being micromanaged.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Most durable businesses are protected by network effects, switching costs, or regulatory barriers — advantages that can be modeled and sometimes replicated.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The decision, announced Thursday by the Department of Homeland Security, marked a rare reprieve for people protected by temporary measures that have been harshly criticized by Republicans.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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If answers feel guarded, believe that.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Over several days in the country, the trip — Stefano Ricci’s ninth — spanned the Tarangire region guarded by the Maasai, and the Serengeti national park with its rich wildlife, including leopards and families of lions and lionesses and their cubs appearing in campaign imagery.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Unlike communications with a licensed attorney, which are legally safeguarded, inputs to AI systems may be stored, processed, used to improve the AI model, subpoenaed by law enforcement and discoverable by third parties.—
Robert Scott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Asylum seekers should be protected, families must remain together, and workers should be safeguarded from exploitation.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Bailey led all candidates citywide in direct campaign donations, raising nearly $30,000 during the period.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Jackson Arrasin led the inning off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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“Stage-managed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage-managed. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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