stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 
1
: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors
2
: one that has a stake in an enterprise
3
: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action
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Recognizing immigrants' significant economic contributions in Arizona, addressing immigration backlog issues is essential for all stakeholders.
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Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Major stakeholders are bracing for retaliatory moves by Beijing.
—Laura He, CNN, 8 July 2024
The American Pavilion is owned by IndieWire’s parent company Penske Media, which is also a stakeholder in SXSW.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 July 2024
Companies also have to take into consideration the adoption of a multi-stakeholder approach, including representatives among affected stakeholders.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 3 July 2024
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Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Major stakeholders are bracing for retaliatory moves by Beijing.
—Laura He, CNN, 8 July 2024
The American Pavilion is owned by IndieWire’s parent company Penske Media, which is also a stakeholder in SXSW.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 July 2024
Companies also have to take into consideration the adoption of a multi-stakeholder approach, including representatives among affected stakeholders.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 3 July 2024
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stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər
1
: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation
2
: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking
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