Thesaurus results for STAGE-MANAGING

stage-managing

verb

present participle of stage-manage

as in protecting

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Despite frustration that the Legislature amended his original plan by protecting property taxes for schools, the governor still advocated for the amendment.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
The central bank's board voted unanimously late Monday to put Ueno Bank into resolution and hand its management to officials charged with assessing its finances and protecting its assets, the regulator said Tuesday.

— EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of protecting

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There is a thin line between observing the process and progress and micromanaging employees in it.

— Adithyan RK, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Making the case for micromanaging This is not the first time that Chesky has talked of a new beginning for his company.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of micromanaging

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Her proposal calls for abolishing multiple government agencies that are critical to safeguarding our national security without providing definitive alternatives that would ensure their missions continue.

— Daniel Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
So basically, this sunscreen is not only pleasant to wear, but superb at safeguarding skin against damage.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of safeguarding

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His administration has insisted that no armed federal officials would be guarding the polls on Election Day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
The most successful animal artist of all time is surely Edwin Landseer (1802-1873), perhaps most recognizable for the four colossal sculptures of lions guarding the base of Nelson’s Column, in London’s Trafalgar Square.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

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Lionel Messi scored his MLS-leading 26th goal in the 83rd minute to lift visiting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Sunday night that has major playoff seeding implications.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Herbert continued to struggle, increasing his league-leading interception total to 10.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

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