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administrative

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


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The oceans ministry said this week that "consultations with key relevant countries and agencies" have been completed to "implement administrative procedures necessary" for the voyage.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

The M23 alliance, which captured Goma and Bukavu in early 2025, has sought to demonstrate its administrative capacity by mounting a parallel Ebola response in territories under its control.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

The SSA’s administrative budget has fallen from 1.2% of benefit outlays in 2017 to 0.86% currently, which represents an annual loss of $3 billion in operating revenue, the union said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

The company turned a weaker gross profit year-over-year and higher selling, general and administrative costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Sorting out the multiple transactions, prices, and motives would be an administrative nightmare.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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