steward
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Every discussion about the state of “SNL” must include a mention of how much longer the show’s steward, who is 81, will remain at the helm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
She is a cautious steward of her institution, and not a post goes out on social media in the museum’s name without her explicit imprimatur.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
She met her partner Pete, a steward, at work, but soon after she began experiencing severe migraines and sought medical help.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Because a steward of the hundreds might be able to benefit financially from the role, or promote the interests of the crown, it was seen as a conflict of interest.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The steward appeared right away, as if he had been standing by the door.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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The referee stopped play and the stadium announcer urged fans not to throw objects on to the pitch, while stewards hastily removed the items from the grass.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Thankfully, America’s creative labor force tirelessly stewards that sense of creative provocation and patriotic inquiry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
The stewards ruled that Piastri was not far enough alongside the Ferrari to be entitled to the same treatment as Russell.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
“We are honored to be entrusted as the next stewards of the Seattle Seahawks,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
After all, to the ordinary eye, Clara and Molly were the young and talented stewards of one of the great landmarks of the neighborhood, an independent cinema that honored its roots as a Yiddish stage.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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The Sheldon family stewarded the store after Vroman’s death in 1916.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Lovingly stewarded by the same family for nearly 70 years, this grand residence has been thoughtfully updated and modernized in preparation for the next chapter in its illustrious history.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
The 54-year-old has stewarded projects including adding new developments at the parks such as World of Frozen and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
The shipments could be the start of a stream of exports stewarded by the American government and handled by European companies that are used to working in markets many Western firms wouldn’t touch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026
When we closed up at nine he went to some other part of the hotel and stewarded.
From Working With the Working Woman by Cornelia Stratton Parker
“We are deeply honored to be offering this harmonious collection this fall at Christie’s and play a small role in stewarding his inimitable legacy,” Friedlander said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The scheme is expected to include opportunities in event management, stewarding, site operations and creative planning.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
But stewarding that authority demands humility and faith in the university’s distinct role in cultivating debate—neither proscribing questions nor prescribing answers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Fundamentals such as stewarding, insurance, kits, and a big enough squad of players are not in place.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025
He had gladly reinstated his mother in the gloomy house, and his main occupation now lay in stewarding his estate, which was not large.
From Life's Little Ironies by Thomas Hardy
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