1
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the fair and just administration of the U.S. territories
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
administration of the funds was left in the hands of a committee
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Recent Examples of administration
The Supreme Court’s ruling is expected to have wide ramifications for the future of lawsuits against an administration’s attempt to end TPS for different countries.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
And, the administration may just be getting started.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
The regulations were reversed during the Biden administration.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
In the San Francisco lawsuit, Anthropic claims it is being shut out for disagreeing with the administration.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
And, the administration may just be getting started.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
The regulations were reversed during the Biden administration.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
In the San Francisco lawsuit, Anthropic claims it is being shut out for disagreeing with the administration.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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This was largely because the White House has yet to provide any of the government guarantees — including commitments on visas, tax exemptions, safety and security — that are deemed obligatory for a World Cup bid to progress.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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British authorities arrested Mandelson earlier this year for allegedly passing sensitive government information to Epstein while serving as business secretary.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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His 16-year grip on power has tested the EU system of governance meant to ensure peace through economic and political integration after the ravages of the world wars.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nazi parades set to electronic hype music; paeans to Third Reich governance.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Only one is needed for normal operations.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The administration approved a waiver covering Ford’s operations through November—roughly a month after the accident—rather than through May of this year, at which point Novelis expects New York production to be back online.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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For years, legislators and Newsom have approved an array of changes not just to CEQA but also state housing rules that leave local officials with fewer lawful reasons to reject developments.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Violence is used to enforce discipline, and those accused of theft or rule violations may be executed or disappeared.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bondi had been expected to testify behind closed doors on April 14, pursuant to the committee's bipartisan subpoena -- following bipartisan consternation of her handling of the Epstein documents and the department's compliance with the Epstein Transparency Act.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles Police Protective League — the union that represents the department’s rank-and-file officers — issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that criticized the city attorney’s office for its handling of the breach.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Different interpretations of rhetoric Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The railway may serve the Iranian regime, but many civilians also use it to visit family across the country.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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In partnership with local communities, the district has provided the following information on free food distribution centers and food programs, child supervision and student computer devices.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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She was handed preliminary charges, including for failure to help a minor in danger, and released under judicial supervision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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