ushering

verb

Definition of usheringnext
present participle of usher
as in guiding
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front ushered the job applicant into the room and then left

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  1. guiding
  2. steering
  3. leading
Verb
  • In his new role as executive chairman, Patrick will focus on long-term strategic partnerships and guiding the group to thrive sustainably in an evolving regional and global landscape.
    Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • So that’s my guiding light, through just historical data.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of guiding
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  • But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Williams, after steering Woods with his eyes, came back to Moore with a golden opportunity.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of steering
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  • Texas gave up a season-high 336 passing yards and three touchdowns in its first-round Playoff win over Clemson, but the Sun Devils are without leading receiver Jordyn Tyson (75 catches, 1,101 yards, 10 TDs) in this game.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Golden, in a white shirt and orange tie, walked out of a nearly empty stadium after leading the worst loss in Hurricanes history, a 58-0 home humiliation against Clemson.
    Matt Baker, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of leading
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