maladminister

as in to misconduct
to manage badly because the organization maladministered the relief effort, thousands of refugees went hungry needlessly

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  • Worn restorations: Dental fillings, crowns, and restorations can also become damaged or worn over time, exposing dentin and raising the risk of tooth decay.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 June 2025
  • There is radiological and chemical contamination at the Natanz facility, where an above-ground portion of the fuel enrichment plant was damaged after a military strike on June 13, International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi told the United Nations Security Council on Friday.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 June 2025
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  • In the procedural drama, Rodríguez brings to life a multi-layered and solemn character shaped by a traumatic childhood — abused within the foster care system, with no knowledge of his origins, and struggling with severe dyslexia.
    Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Federal employees widely abused the Biden administration‘s telework policies, according to an inspector general report released by the Office of Personnel Management on Friday.
    Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2025
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  • In that suit, plaintiffs claimed that Blue Cross violated antitrust laws.
    Lucas Dufalla, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2025
  • Seven residents sued, claiming that the book removals were based on content and therefore violated their First Amendment rights.
    Anthony Aycock June 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
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“Maladminister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maladminister. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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