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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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At a meeting in May, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Sheinbaum that the Trump administration expects Mexico to send Rocha Moya to the U.S., according to sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He has said his administration “will not approve windmills” and has also called them “ugly.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Stocks rallied last month after the Trump administration pledged to invest $2 billion into quantum technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

I do believe that this administration is sending a signal.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Dr. Rhodes said there would be an investigation and that disciplinary action would take place if the administration saw fit.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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