Thesaurus results for STAGE-MANAGING

stage-managing

verb

present participle of stage-manage

as in protecting

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What many people enjoying these beaches don't realize is that this iconic stretch of sand is also a critical line of defense—a massive engineering shield protecting our vital infrastructure.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Slotterbeck said his priorities are keeping power affordable, protecting the environment and exploring nuclear energy.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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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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French bishops have since introduced compensation and safeguarding measures, but survivors have continued to press Church leaders to demonstrate accountability.

— Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
In future studies, the team hopes to look even closer at how frogs acquire protective skin microbiomes from the natural environment, with the goal of safeguarding tropical habitats that support the beneficial microbes.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of safeguarding

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Rashee Rice has 71 receiving yards save for his 31-yard uncontested catch-and-run while the Colts were guarding the end zone and letting the clock expire.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
In the big picture, the move is part of a trend of the administration taking a friendlier approach with businesses — even at the federal agency tasked with guarding consumers from unfair and deceptive practices.

— Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2026

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Leonard — hoping to move past a turbulent end to his Los Angeles Clippers tenure — has been traded back to Toronto, after leading the Raptors to the 2019 NBA title.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Madonna is leading the pack with 13 nods (the only other star to have reached this historic nomination count is Lady Gaga), followed by Taylor Swift with 11, Sabrina Carpenter with nine, and Ariana Grande with eight.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

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