Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-managing
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The bill aligns forest practices with the state’s 30×30 goals for environmental protection and reducing climate risk by protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Jones was federally charged in 2022 with agreeing to take bribes from a red-light camera company executive in exchange for protecting the company from adverse legislation in Springfield.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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That becomes micromanaging very quickly.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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Senate Bill 199 drew criticism and accusations of micromanaging universities.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The complaints are being handled by Lindsay Brandon, the WTA’s director of safeguarding, according to two sources briefed on the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Since the founding of the United States of America, women’s central role in safeguarding democracy has been overlooked—even as women have consistently, generation after generation, worked to protect it.—
Celina Stewart,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
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The soldiers would have stayed as sentries before and after the performance, symbolically guarding the legacy of Taiwan’s founder.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Bridges’ defense, he is routinely tasked with guarding the opposing team’s most dangerous perimeter scorer — a role that naturally comes with an offensive trade-off.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The film took home four prizes, including best original screenplay (Coogler), best original score (Ludwig Göransson), best achievement in cinematography (Autumn Durald Arkapaw) and best leading actor (Jordan).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Central Catholic continued to maintain a four-point advantage at intermission, leading 33-29 at the half.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Stage-managing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage-managing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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