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trusteeship

noun

Definition of trusteeship

as in guardianship

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Recent Examples of trusteeship The sole trusteeship structure makes this accountability gap uniquely acute. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 June 2026 The Masterton Trophy is awarded each season under the trusteeship of the PHWA to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026 Supplemental needs provisions, professional trusteeship, and coordination with specialized counsel may be essential to preserve program eligibility and continuity of care. — Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026 The Old City would be administered by a trusteeship of five states, including Israel and a Palestinian state, and governed by rules established by the UN Security Council. — Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trusteeship

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Noun

An applicant first petitions a state court to sort out their guardianship.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
One family notarized guardianship papers, in case the parents were detained and the children left behind.

— Francesca D’Annunzio, ProPublica, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of guardianship

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Many are concerned about the federal government’s lack of action in preventing the spread.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 11 Nov. 2026
The flexible grant money will allow the organization to initiate projects sooner without waiting for government reimbursements, Morrison-North said.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of government

Noun

Going forward, Republicans must be guided by core conservative principles grounded in free market economics, defense of constitutional rights, and the protection of human life, religious liberty and parental rights in raising their children.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Such systems could one day monitor signals such as heart or muscle activity while providing an additional layer of protection against bacterial growth.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of protection

Noun

Its mandate extends beyond enforcement to supporting American technological leadership and protecting domestic innovation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
In the weeks ahead, the parties will hold internal leadership elections with party divisions potentially spilling out into the open.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026

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