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administrative

[ad-min-uh-stray-tiv, -struh-] / ædˈmɪn əˌstreɪ tɪv, -strə- /


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Extreme weather did force some location closures, and a handful of reported administrative or technical issues slowed the process in some local jurisdictions.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

However, some of the ballot language in Measure G unintentionally repealed Measure J — an administrative error that was discovered in June 2025.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Total cost of revenues grew 25%, while general and administrative expenses ticked up 2.8% on higher professional-services fees and employee-related costs, Dine Brands said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Disney also said it was “midstream” through efforts to cut costs, including labor and selling, general and administrative expenses.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

To his and Odile’s dismay, their companions were college dons contentedly talking about the burdensome administrative problems with which they were so sadly afflicted.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson


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