administer

Example Sentences

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While the majority of active wells in California are on private and state lands, the federal Bureau of Land Management administers more than 600 oil and gas leases within the state, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite repeated complaints of abdominal pains during several hospital visits, the doctors administered pain killers.

From Barron's

The effectiveness and safety of these vaccines have been demonstrated by the billions of jabs administered across the world.

From Barron's

Of course they would love to have him back and readmitting Koepka would help the established order administer a painful retaliatory jab that could set up a potential knockout blow to the disrupting upstarts.

From BBC

After administering infusions, Luminate nurses remain with patients to monitor them for the period of time directed by treatment guidelines, Hannon said.

From The Wall Street Journal