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custodial

[kuh-stoh-dee-uhl] / kʌˈstoʊ di əl /


ADJECTIVE
tutelary/tutelar
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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The lower staffing has prompted worry about parks’ capacity for emergency response, protection of the natural landscape and custodial maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Rangers there are doing multiple jobs, and last summer they helped clean bathrooms in the absence of custodial staff, the Yosemite union member said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Lawyers for the men told the court they were prepared to return to their native Zimbabwe at their own expense if they do not receive a custodial sentence.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

With a Schwab, Fidelity or traditional custodial account, the child is considered the owner for tax purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Basically everybody Mr. Sager—weak maybe, same as Sabbatini, mopping up after rich kids for too many years, pension for custodial services too good to lose.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin