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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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During President Trump’s first term, the administration signed a $1.5-million deal with the organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“The implementation of President Trump’s AI agenda is a whole-of-government effort, with numerous agencies contributing to its success. The entire administration is working closely together,” White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The US official last week said the administration was aware of the court case but "optimistic we can resolve objections".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As the Trump administration seeks to revitalize domestic manufacturing, rails are poised to play a vital role.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Come Christmas Day, we would fly home to find a leg of lamb thawing beneath six inches of frost, the purchase date revealing that it had been bought midway through the Carter administration.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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