1
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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as in to enforce
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
the lieutenant governor administers the affairs of the state in the absence of the governor
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The eligibility period for the kudos administered by the Los Angeles Press Club is July 1, 2023 through June 30.
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William Earl, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
The Maryland port is among 55 ports across 27 states and territories that will receive the money through the Clean Ports Program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
If something is wrong two-thirds of the time, why is the penalty administered automatically?
—Guinevere Moore, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris' supporters are far more optimistic that the Nov. 5 election will be administered smoothly and accurately than former President Trump's, a survey released on Thursday has found.
—Kathleen Hunter, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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William Earl, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
The Maryland port is among 55 ports across 27 states and territories that will receive the money through the Clean Ports Program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
If something is wrong two-thirds of the time, why is the penalty administered automatically?
—Guinevere Moore, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris' supporters are far more optimistic that the Nov. 5 election will be administered smoothly and accurately than former President Trump's, a survey released on Thursday has found.
—Kathleen Hunter, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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In New Jersey, rain is usually distributed evenly over the months, state climatologist Dave Robinson said.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Mubi distributes the film throughout most of Europe and Latin America, while A24 distributes in the USA.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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The security agents who enforce hijab laws, informally called morality police, have recently started easing public confrontations with women over the headscarves, following the election of reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian who campaigned on opposing these police patrols.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division enforces a number of statutes protecting the right to vote.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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These plans outline how a forest will be managed — like logging parameters, species protections, restoration projects and road maintenance.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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More than a third of Sedona’s homes have become short-term rentals, and the city government and other local agencies have become consumed with how to manage the influx of visitors—and how to infuse education on respectful public land use.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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And so, typically hospitals have favored opioids, which are dispensed by a pharmacy upon a patient’s discharge at little or no cost to the hospital.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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For every five plates finished, a short anime or game plays on the tablet screen at the table; and a prize is dispensed from a machine triggered by every 15th plate placed in a tableside disposal slot.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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Airport staff is working closely with a professional wildlife control company to monitor the area, identify potential entry points and implement necessary precautions to prevent future incidents, the agency said.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Control of the Michigan State House also is up for grabs and will impact to what extent Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is able to implement what remains of her agenda in the final two years of her time in office.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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If your little ones will be out trick-or-treating tonight, please be sure they are supervised to assure their safety.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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In a statement given to 9to5Google, the company said there will be ways for parents to supervise usage, with control over approving new cards, removing cards, and viewing transaction history.Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
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The Texas Department of Public Safety did not provide any additional details about the case Thursday in announcing the charges, but officials will hold a news conference Friday afternoon.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The company also oversees a colony of about 3,500 rhesus monkeys on the nearby Morgan Island, which is only accessible by boat at the mouth of the Combahee River.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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If approved, the measure would extend a sales tax to support highways, roads and bus routes across the Valley. Proposition 479, formerly known as Prop. 400, would oversee the continuation of an existing dedicated half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County to fund transportation.Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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