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administrative

[ad-min-uh-strey-tiv, -struh-] / ædˈmɪn əˌstreɪ tɪv, -strə- /


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At first glance, much of the material appears crushingly mundane: appointments, disputes, military movements, gifts, illnesses and endless administrative minutiae.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

While financial support exists for low-income Medicare enrollees, administrative barriers often prevent and discourage beneficiaries from accessing these programs, analysts said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

Chait has been managing the school system since late February, when the Board of Education unanimously voted to place Carvalho on paid administrative leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Security shouldn’t be dictated by administrative fiat; it should be treated as a critical competitive feature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Everyone jumps a bit as the intercom box on the wall squawks to life and we hear the high-pitched voice of Mrs. Dithers, the administrative assistant.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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