Definition of managerialnext
as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented

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Recent Examples of managerial How a mayor goes about hiring and firing says much about his or her managerial style and abilities. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 Craig Albernaz got the win in his managerial debut. ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026 The Dodgers have tapped into the clubhouse harmony and alignment that Roberts has spent his entire managerial tenure trying to nurture. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 New managers Schumaker was the NL Manager of the Year in his managerial debut, with Miami in 2023. Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for managerial
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  • Fulton County officials have forcefully pushed back, arguing the issues cited reflect routine administrative errors rather than evidence of fraud.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The officers were placed on administrative leave as the shooting was investigated by the Suffolk District Attorney’s office.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • It’s also directed by David Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, in his directorial debut.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The directorial debut of Ronan Day-Lewis, written in collaboration with his father Daniel, who also co-stars, Anemone is an ambitious drama anchored by some great performances.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managerial. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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