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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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He also announced possible tariff hikes on Brazilian products, much to the displeasure of the Lula administration.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Renewed tariff proposals floated by the Trump administration have added to pressure on regional foreign-exchange markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The administration is likely considering using Defense Production Act authorities, but the Veda expert said he doesn’t think those seem like a good fit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop construction, arguing the administration had not followed the legally required review process and had not secured congressional approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“Do you really think that the administration is going to care about this?”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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