stewardship
Americannoun
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the position and duties of a steward, a person who acts as the surrogate of another or others, especially by managing property, financial affairs, an estate, etc.
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the responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.
New regulatory changes will result in better stewardship of lands that are crucial for open space and wildlife habitat.
Other Word Forms
- understewardship noun
Etymology
Origin of stewardship
Example Sentences
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"My job and responsibility is to provide good stewardship... Good stewardship includes ensuring a proper transition at Hyatt", said Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the hotel chain's fortune.
From BBC
Courts presume that this forward-looking stewardship ultimately benefits investors.
From MarketWatch
“Under his interim stewardship, we remain well-positioned to capitalize on the strategic focus and momentum of our business,” Group Chief Executive Bill Winters said.
It said better stewardship of nature is not a distant environmental issue but a core challenge for every boardroom.
From BBC
Takaichi has however not had everything her own way, in particular with regard to worries about her stewardship of the public finances of Asia's number-two economy.
From Barron's
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