as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
his scrupulous intendance of the university's finances
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John McCann, the incumbent mayor of Chula Vista who owns a real estate and property management company, is seeking another term in office, running on a record of economic development, public safety and neighborhood investment.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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County officials said the move was intended to create a more centralized and accountable system, following audits that raised concerns about LAHSA’s financial management.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bovino, who led much of the immigration enforcement operation in Chicago and the suburbs, as well as in Minnesota before retiring this year amid criticism, declined to appear before the commission.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fiber-optic drones are not piloted via, for example, GPS signals or radio control.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why mosquito control matters beyond the bites For most gardeners, mosquitoes are about comfort — or the lack of it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Which makes Gallego’s handling of the Swalwell disaster all the more remarkable.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tony Thurmond delivered the most compelling performance of the evening, effectively sharing his personal narrative as the child of a Panamanian immigrant while maintaining discipline with debate time limits and repeatedly challenging Chad Bianco’s record on ballot handling in Riverside County.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The group says Ensign misled courts, disobeyed court orders and failed to intervene when lawyers under his supervision engaged in misconduct.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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His fingerprints are all over the modern sport — from the development and implementation of the Next Gen car, to the supervision of going to new tracks (and revitalizing old ones) and more.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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One reason why the Macan Electric has so far failed to become a hit stateside is thought to be the current presidential administration’s decision to do away with the $7,500 federal EV tax credit last year.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Helping its chances, Martin points out, is the fact that Ellison already has experience working with this administration to get regulatory approvals, having successfully completed the Skydance-Paramount merger in 2025.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Sixers’ Nick Nurse is widely believed to be under pressure too, meaning Sunday’s loss to Boston, which put them in a 3-1 hole, qualifies as a step in the wrong direction.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 11th House of Friends, collaboration brings fresh direction.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new law will also allow residents or the state's Attorney General to sue local and county governments over their voting processes or plans.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Intendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intendance. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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