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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
superintendency of the polling places is largely carried out by retired citizens
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
currently a faculty member is needed for superintendency of the program
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Recent Examples of superintendency
Boston had for a long time stood apart from many urban districts nationwide for its steady leadership, beginning with the 11-year superintendency of Thomas Payzant in 1995 and then continuing for another six years with Carol R. Johnson (with an interim leader between the two).
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BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2014
So what’s lost by this gender imbalance in the district superintendency?
—Vicki Phillips, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
The last time the district embarked on a national search for a new leader was in 2011, when Hinojosa resigned to take another superintendency in Cobb County, an Atlanta suburb.
—Dallas News, 13 Jan. 2022
The Plano superintendency, however, is seen by many in education circles as a particularly challenging job, as the district transitions from a high-performing, fast-growth community to an aging suburb, with higher levels of poverty.
—Dallas News, 26 Jan. 2022
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BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2014
So what’s lost by this gender imbalance in the district superintendency?
—Vicki Phillips, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
The last time the district embarked on a national search for a new leader was in 2011, when Hinojosa resigned to take another superintendency in Cobb County, an Atlanta suburb.
—Dallas News, 13 Jan. 2022
The Plano superintendency, however, is seen by many in education circles as a particularly challenging job, as the district transitions from a high-performing, fast-growth community to an aging suburb, with higher levels of poverty.
—Dallas News, 26 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendency
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Elon Musk's stewardship of what was once called Twitter has amplified conservative voices, while Mark Zuckerberg's Meta made headlines last week by suddenly scrapping its fact-checking program and DEI initiatives.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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During its decade under Cate’s stewardship, the car has appeared in multiple TV shows, including MotorWeek, My Classic Car, Car Crazy, Country Music TV, and MTV Cribs.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
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The next court date is April 21 for a case management conference.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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The next next man: Clayton Keller Next-up defenseman: John Carlson Leaving the veteran stalwart off the initial roster was one of the more difficult calls management had to make, but his performance hasn’t wavered since receiving the news.Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The company said the Litho was accepted to the permanent collection of Mobile National, a French national statutory corporation under the supervision of the French Ministry of Culture that preserves and upholds the history of French furniture and also nurtures modern designs.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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Teams were to be entrepreneurial in spirit, with minimal managerial supervision.Steve Denning, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration are working together to get some form of agreement, which is unusual, NPR's Daniel Estrin says.Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: Industry analysts expect a better environment for Medicare Advantage insurers under the Trump administration.Maya Goldman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Critics argue that such gaps in ethical oversight create the potential for conflicts of interest or undue influence.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Location data companies like Gravy can also buy data from other brokers that harvest location information from various sources in the industry, derided by privacy advocates as a convoluted web of entities trading people’s private details with little oversight.Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The government’s national security concerns related to combatting Chinese data collection and related operations were found to be compelling and the Act is carefully designed to address those concerns.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Trump has also expressed opposition to a looming ban on TikTok after earlier having supported a law requiring its Chinese parent company to divest its U.S. operations over national security concerns.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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In exchange for help from the league in obtaining loans, a country had to accept the league’s superintendence of its economic affairs.Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022
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We were told that Russia used these companies to hack the brains of suggestible yokels, and that only wise superintendence of social-media conversation by progressives could save the world from fascism.The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
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Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Superintendency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendency. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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