Thesaurus results for STAGE-MANAGING

stage-managing

verb

present participle of stage-manage

as in protecting

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Our work touches peoples’ lives by protecting the soil and water on their land.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Commercial decisions become more cautious because protecting the relationship takes precedence.

— Sanjay Ghare, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of protecting

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My amendment accomplishes this goal simply by granting an antitrust exemption so that college athletes and schools can make their own deals, without unelected judges or politicians micromanaging every detail of compensation and eligibility.

— Sen. Rand Paul OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Avoid micromanaging; instead, delegate tasks, show confidence in others, and encourage them to do their best.

— Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of micromanaging

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Never promoting renewable energy or safeguarding us with stronger regulation.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
Indeed, protecting the kingdom increasingly means safeguarding not only its territory and airspace, but also the maritime corridors through which its economy reaches global markets.

— John Calabrese, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of safeguarding

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At halftime, coaches showed players a clip of Williams, a 6-foot-9 forward who signed on a minimum contract, guarding the ball full court.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
MacPhee positions all 10 outfield players goal-side of the penalty spot, with his best aerial defenders zonally guarding the six-yard box around goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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