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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
generally the dean left the day-to-day stewardship of the college to the assistant dean
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as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
she believes that stewardship of the environment is everyone's responsibility
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Recent Examples of stewardship
Serving as principal is a continuation of that stewardship.
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The tribe’s land trust is working to raise $2 million in additional funds to help with restoration and stewardship projects on the property.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond immediate cost savings, embracing this idea would foster a broader cultural shift toward health care stewardship.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The tribe’s land trust is working to raise $2 million in additional funds to help with restoration and stewardship projects on the property.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond immediate cost savings, embracing this idea would foster a broader cultural shift toward health care stewardship.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
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John Rose, chief risk officer for global travel management company Altour, said strains could surface at airports more quickly this time because the TSA workforce also will be remembering the last shutdown.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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All this comes with an impressive calorie tradeoff – fewer than 4 calories per medium-sized berry, making strawberries a satisfying option for snacking or dessert when healthy weight management is a priority.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lutnick and Bondi testify and lawmaker surveillance Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, whose name also appears in the files, answered questions about his relationship with Epstein from members of a Senate committee on Tuesday during an unrelated oversight hearing.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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The measure also asks voters to approve the creation of an oversight group that would monitor where the money goes.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The man served 12 years in prison and was placed under police supervision with routine checks, the French prosecution office said.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The association’s 20 clinical interns will travel between Orlando and Sanford to offer counseling sessions at both sites, under the supervision of a small team of social workers and licensed mental health counselors.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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That balance of a decades-old history and a new brand’s need to establish itself in its own right shapes the leadership challenge facing Strazik, who joined GE in 2000 when it was still led by Jack Welch, one of the defining — and most debated — business leaders of the 20th century.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Taking the baton Pacific Symphony announced its 2026-27 Classical Series, marking the orchestra’s 48th season, and its first under the leadership of its new artistic and music director, Alexander Shelley.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The administration's handling of the Epstein files also enraged the congresswoman.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Since launching her campaign, Raman has also joined a chorus of Angelenos criticizing Bass’ handling of the catastrophic Palisades fire, saying the city must be better prepared for major emergencies.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Engineers tracked stability and control across each phase.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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As Farthing was assisting in traffic control, a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back, sheriff's office spokesperson Kim Peters said in a news release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris did not attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because the Biden administration did not send any diplomatic officials as a boycott over human rights concerns.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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All the while, appeals courts have yet to address whether the administration’s interpretation of the INA comports with the law.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Child-care fraud in Minnesota is one of many examples, and Minnesota is only one of many states with lax control of welfare spending.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The survey, which takes about one to two minutes to complete, invites parents and primary caregivers to share their experiences with child care, pediatric and mental health access, cost of living, long commutes and other everyday challenges.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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