as in operated
to look after and make decisions about
they're looking for someone to administrate the new division
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Since Howell and Tretter’s resignations last July, the union has operated under the direction of president Jalen Reeves-Maybin, who plays linebacker for the Chicago Bears, and White, whom the union hired in August as interim executive director.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
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Flights operated by Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways were grounded, stranding tens of thousands of travelers and costing airlines millions.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Compare how Sesko’s minutes are being managed to Rasmus Hojlund’s last season, for instance.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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All to pay for $449 million in operational costs that should have been managed within the city’s budget.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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In general, children should always be supervised when using a microwave as temperatures may be hotter than expected with relatively short cook times, stresses Makayla Romboy, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Pediatrix.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some people receive care from nurse practitioners, who are supervised by physicians.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Several Tijuana stores, including supermarkets and pharmacies, closed early on Sunday after fires erupted in at least five local businesses, which the Tijuana Fire Department quickly controlled.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The humanoid is also seen performing controlled forward slips before smoothly getting back on its feet with movements that closely resemble human motion.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The unveiling was conducted in connection with Black History Month, a spokesman for Rodriguez told City News Service.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to a report, officers conducted a traffic stop of a silver Chevrolet Silverado at 3500 Pike Ave.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Wagers on prediction markets are considered to be event contracts and are federally regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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That lack of choice is why utilities are heavily regulated and expected to put affordability, reliability, and the public interest first.—
Matt Parr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The situation was painful and humiliating, but given the circumstances, the offensive nature of the incident could have been handled with common sense and empathy.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Washington’s players gave the team a B-minus for how travel accommodations are handled.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Paul Vernon, who oversaw homicide probes, said the style of carry may be familiar to some at a gun range, and investigators will be pursuing the carry method as a signature part of the man’s behavior.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, Republican Ron DeSantis oversaw more executions in a single year than any other Florida governor since the death penalty’s reinstatement in 1976.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Administrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrated. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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