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stewardship

[ stoo-erd-ship, styoo- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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.
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.

First recorded in 1450–1500; steward + -ship

Murder, violent crime, unemployment, and taxes all rose dramatically under his stewardship.

If she runs for president, Clinton will have several questions to answer about her stewardship of the Iraq portfolio.

And his stewardship helps explain the odd phenomenon in the market Friday morning.

The goal now is the reattainment of Arab stewardship and regional influence—including within Israel.

QUESTION: Bain Capital says the company “grew for years” under your stewardship.

After a time he was promoted to a stewardship and later became the purser of a rather important vessel.

Bill Hayes gave a terse account of his stewardship during Hollister's absence.

If she does, she will have to give an accounting of her stewardship.

And when the General comes back, I shall try to give him a good account of my stewardship.

When asked to name his vicar he laughed and said: "I have enough to do to give an account of my own stewardship."

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