as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things
was promoted to a supervisory position with several assistants working under him
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Adjective
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If plaintiffs withdraw their claim prior to their hearing, Citizens automatically wins and can ask the administrative judge to approve charging them thousands of dollars in attorney costs and court fees.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025 -
The Folsom Cordova board reviewed many items, including a letter from the school district recommending to terminate Mayer and an administrative hearing’s findings, including testimony from Mayer’s colleagues, students, and a school district investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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His most recent managerial position was with Netherlands again until the 2022 World Cup.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Here’s a look back at how Elia’s managerial frustration became one of the most infamous speeches in sports history — and the fallout.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Supervisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisory. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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