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administration

[ad-min-uh-strey-shuhn] / ædˌmɪn əˈstreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
period during which a particular human group is in power
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His administration has gotten very invested in this Reflecting Pool project in particular.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Prior to joining the president's second administration, Blanche was Trump's personal lawyer.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"This is something that is much more about inspiring new leaders," said Strautmanis, who served in Obama's first administration.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

That was the direction the administration seemed headed toward in recent weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In addition to changing the bedsheets and helping Mrs. Caruthers to the bathroom, Ophie was also asked to fetch a newspaper so that the old woman could check the latest scandals plaguing the Harding administration.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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