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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
Chicago naturalist and longtime Montrose Beach Dunes steward Leslie Borns said the birds’ return was validation of what the stewardship program and the Park District have been able to accomplish.
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Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Dave Keeling maintained this record, known as the Keeling Curve, using a running hodgepodge of short-term grants until 2005, at which point geochemist Ralph Keeling, a professor at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, coauthor of this piece and Dave’s son, assumed its stewardship.
—Eric Morgan, Wired News, 10 May 2025
But since the sites came under the stewardship of Ohio History Connection in the 1930s, only two limited, surgical excavations meant more to understand structure than to unearth artifacts occurred in 1992 and 1994.
—Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Under the devoted stewardship of generations of visionary winemakers, Rioja has become one of the world’s top five wine regions alongside Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa Valley, and Tuscany.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Dave Keeling maintained this record, known as the Keeling Curve, using a running hodgepodge of short-term grants until 2005, at which point geochemist Ralph Keeling, a professor at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, coauthor of this piece and Dave’s son, assumed its stewardship.
—Eric Morgan, Wired News, 10 May 2025
But since the sites came under the stewardship of Ohio History Connection in the 1930s, only two limited, surgical excavations meant more to understand structure than to unearth artifacts occurred in 1992 and 1994.
—Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Under the devoted stewardship of generations of visionary winemakers, Rioja has become one of the world’s top five wine regions alongside Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa Valley, and Tuscany.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
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Leveraging a robust background in HR leadership, Josh previously directed transformative talent practices at Red Ventures as vice president of people operations, leading talent management, HR business partner, talent acquisition, and M&A integration during his tenure.—
Josh Tarr,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The project still needs to be reviewed by the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the two agencies responsible for Everglades restoration and water management in South Florida.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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This shift will require employees to develop new skills, particularly in areas such as AI oversight, strategic planning and creative problem-solving.—
Deepinder Singh Sethi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The oversight ultimately led to a three-year moratorium on executions in Tennessee, an independent audit and a new protocol.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, has also supported the use of vitamin A under the supervision of a physician to treat people with measles, creating concerns among health experts who have cautioned about the vitamin’s effectiveness.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The first was distilled in 1960 under the supervision of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, according to the brand (which alone makes this whisky stand out), and aged in Japanese mizunara oak barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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The school reopened September 2003 as a charter school under the leadership of Kevin Johnson — known for his success as a professional basketball player, serving as Sacramento’s first Black mayor.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Schedule opportunities for interns to interact with leadership through brown-bag lunches, Q&A sessions or project presentations.—
Mark Morgan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Nonetheless, there is a satisfying, compact completeness to their handling of the storylines of four different young mothers and sufficient grace notes are enabled in each case to stave off the cliches that occasionally threaten to engulf events.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Like many other colleges and universities, Harvard drew intense criticism last year for its handling of pro-Palestinian protests and encampments following the start of the Israel-Hamas war, as well as complaints from Jewish alumni and students about antisemitism on campus.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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However, his potential control over the Vatican Bank raises important questions about FBAR filing duties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Stories about strict border controls and immigration enforcement have created hesitation among potential travelers.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
24 May 2025
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The protesters risked being shunned by society to warn that Haiti is running out of HIV medication just months after the Trump administration slashed more than 90% of the United States Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall aid across the globe.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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But for now the Republican administration can simply stop spending the money.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Sphynx cats typically enjoy a lifespan of 13 to 15 years, with some living even longer with proper care, according to Animal Elysium.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Red light therapy has become an increasingly popular treatment for skin care.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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