as in managing
to look after and make decisions about
they're looking for someone to administrate the new division
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Her mother accompanied her to appointments, managing logistics and providing emotional support.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Tina Olson, a managing attorney with the Juvenile Lifer Unit in the State Appellate Defender Office, says the decision doesn't minimize the crimes committed – or the victims impacted – but instead ensures defendants are given fair punishments.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hospitals also can bill patients’ insurance for services provided by residents, though not for the time that established doctors spend supervising them.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Moench served as a staff writer on Season 1 of Apple TV’s Severance and was upped to supervising producer for Season 2.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Dylan Clark will produce for Dylan Clark Productions (The Batman, The Penguin), with Brian Williams overseeing the project for the company.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Eddings had been promoted to superintendent, overseeing the Paid Detail and Court Units, in 2019.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft describes it as part of a broader shift toward physical AI, where intelligent agents interact directly with the physical world rather than operating only in digital spaces.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The evolution of Sesame Solar’s positioning of its mobile systems offers a broader lesson for founders operating at the intersection of infrastructure, government, and climate technology.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Other concerning behaviors may include constant messaging, controlling actions, name-calling, threats, or refusing to respect your boundaries.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Oreca is handling all chassis work as well as some aero and design work for the Ford prototype.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
16 Jan. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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That means enforcing bycatch limits, regulating fishing effort, and improving monitoring on the high seas.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In September, the town of East Hartford approved a detailed ordinance regulating all surveillance technologies, including license plate readers, speed and red light cameras and drones.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2026
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Barrymore actually experienced her first-ever hot flash while conducting an interview with Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler on The Drew Barrymore Show in 2023.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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The prelaunch test involves conducting a mock launch countdown and fueling the SLS with 700,000 gallons of cryogenic propellants that are later drained.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Administrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrating. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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