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 details remain murky, but the investment fund would be financed privately and not by US taxpayers, according to the administration.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The relationship grew out of the Sister Cities International movement, launched during the Eisenhower administration to encourage cultural exchanges between ordinary citizens after World War II.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
But at least the administration still pretended that justice was the point.
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Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
So withdrawing that from the United States is just another example of this administration engaged in self-destruction.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The relationship grew out of the Sister Cities International movement, launched during the Eisenhower administration to encourage cultural exchanges between ordinary citizens after World War II.
—
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
But at least the administration still pretended that justice was the point.
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Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
So withdrawing that from the United States is just another example of this administration engaged in self-destruction.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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Rahman also filed a claim against the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act in April.
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While governments face pressure to invest in adaptation measures, from cooling centers to heat-resilient infrastructure, experts warn that such steps risk addressing the symptoms rather than the cause.
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Dini Miller, professor of urban pest management at Virginia Tech University, told Fox News Digital that places tend to get attention for bedbugs when people are visiting and looking for them.
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While the quarter itself contained few surprises, management struck an encouraging tone on the freight market, saying demand is beginning to stabilize after a multiyear downturn.
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The family governance piece is a biggie, experts said.
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The winners are those organizations that obsess over customer value, empower employees, and resist financial gravity through strong mission lock and ethical governance.
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In all 11 host cities, federal agents are leading operations to keep drones away from match-day crowds.
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That same month, Klomp, who had been serving as Medicare director since April 2025, was chosen to oversee HHS operations and advise Kennedy.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.
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Raman declined to comment on Bass’ handling of the Boyle Heights fire.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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For the rest of the event, all children under 18 are required to be accompanied by an adult 21 or older upon admission, though teens 14 and older do not need adult supervision at all times, according to Cal Expo’s policy.
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Access to affordable supervision should be strengthened.
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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