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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The tax burden is higher than previously anticipated by analysts and investors, with stakeholders struggling to map the impact which fueled uncertainty and pushed the stocks lower.
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Satviki Sanjay, Bloomberg, 1 Jan. 2026
This includes leveraging some of the heat from the data centers for use in the community and by other involved stakeholders.
—April Roach, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Missouri currently serves as the director of stakeholder engagement and senior advisor for strategy in the mayor’s office.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
In addition to the commission, an advisory group of Medi-Cal stakeholders and experts will meet virtually throughout 2026 to provide feedback.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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Satviki Sanjay, Bloomberg, 1 Jan. 2026
This includes leveraging some of the heat from the data centers for use in the community and by other involved stakeholders.
—April Roach, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Missouri currently serves as the director of stakeholder engagement and senior advisor for strategy in the mayor’s office.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
In addition to the commission, an advisory group of Medi-Cal stakeholders and experts will meet virtually throughout 2026 to provide feedback.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Stakeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stakeholder. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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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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