managing

British

/ ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ /

adjective

having administrative control or authority

a managing director

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Oracle’s stake in TikTok’s U.S. operation, which includes other managing investors such as Silver Lake and MGX, is roughly $2 billion, according to a March filing from Oracle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

His firm, Cliffwater, went from managing no money to nearly $50 billion on the back of impressive fundraising and big gains, turning Nesbitt into a billionaire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Spencer Bowman is the managing director of of Mettricks, a chain of four coffee shops in Southampton.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, said in written commentary shared with MarketWatch that if Trump follows through, it would complicate the outlook for markets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Was it a tremor, or just a child learning the complicated business of managing her own fingers?

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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