steward
noun
a person who manages another's property or financial affairs; one who administers anything as the agent of another or others.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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“We are stewarding taxpayer resources, so it’s very understandable that they want to have deep understanding of everything we’re doing and any risk we’re taking. And so that means things take longer and cost more.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2024