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stewards

  • plural of steward.
  • present tense form of steward (3rd person singular).

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“We want to be able to be responsible stewards of this precious resource, but also make sure that the patient gets the the best treatment.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Nationwide protests by shop stewards and works council members across the Volkswagen Group took place Thursday against reported plant closures and job cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

“That is stupidity 101. We have got to be better stewards of the American taxpayer’s dollar.”

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

He said: "Plenty of stewards, but no idea how to deal with a big football crowd. Lucky no one took ill or got crushed."

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

This is regarded as stewardship, or being stewards of the land.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz