Definition of administrativenext
as in managerial
suited for or relating to the directing of things among his other administrative duties is the appointment of transit authority officials

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Recent Examples of administrative The administrative key controlling USDT could be a far more dangerous target. Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Of the total, the company’s annual report states, 159 work in operations, 50 are in sales and marketing, and 91 are in executive, finance, technology and administrative roles. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 To the public, faculty reductions can look like overdue administrative discipline. Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Rose also told the court that the EEOC has transferred the case to another administrative judge, who on Monday issued an order scheduling further proceedings. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for administrative
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  • The 1-0 defeat of Chelsea the following August saw Arsene Wenger secure his first victory over managerial rival Jose Mourinho at the 14th attempt.
    Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Summary The Philadelphia Phillies clinched a dramatic 7-6 extra-innings win against the Toronto Blue Jays, sparked by a controversial managerial call.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Administrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrative. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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