1
as in governments
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the fair and just administration of the U.S. territories
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as in managements
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
administration of the funds was left in the hands of a committee
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Recent Examples of administrations
In past administrations, sketches of downtown concepts were drawn and put on a shelf.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump officials, like those in past administrations, have argued that such a warrant requirement would overburden law enforcement and endanger national security.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
The land bridge—which is expected to cost 1 trillion Thai baht ($31 billion)—is a less radical version of a plan floated by some Thai administrations to build a canal across the Kra Isthmus, the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
While the rate of approval for Republican-state requests has remained mostly unchanged compared to previous administrations, Democratic-state approvals have plummeted.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
After that window, hearings to review potential hurdles stalled in the handoff between administrations.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Many of Perkins’ Democratic successors have watched sadly as their efforts have been undone with a change in administrations.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Critics say the Epstein files show how Republican and Democratic administrations alike fumbled the Epstein investigation over two decades, leaving potential coconspirators uncharged.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Prior administrations — fom Ronald Reagan to Joe Biden — typically depended on geopolitical experts in international law, history, or intelligence, such as George Shultz, Henry Kissinger, and Zbigniew Brzezinski.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump officials, like those in past administrations, have argued that such a warrant requirement would overburden law enforcement and endanger national security.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
The land bridge—which is expected to cost 1 trillion Thai baht ($31 billion)—is a less radical version of a plan floated by some Thai administrations to build a canal across the Kra Isthmus, the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
While the rate of approval for Republican-state requests has remained mostly unchanged compared to previous administrations, Democratic-state approvals have plummeted.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
After that window, hearings to review potential hurdles stalled in the handoff between administrations.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Many of Perkins’ Democratic successors have watched sadly as their efforts have been undone with a change in administrations.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Critics say the Epstein files show how Republican and Democratic administrations alike fumbled the Epstein investigation over two decades, leaving potential coconspirators uncharged.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Prior administrations — fom Ronald Reagan to Joe Biden — typically depended on geopolitical experts in international law, history, or intelligence, such as George Shultz, Henry Kissinger, and Zbigniew Brzezinski.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administrations
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With worker shortages deepening across the region, governments are running out of time.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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On the other, governments across the hemisphere are experimenting with approaches that emphasize economic liberalization and strong security measures.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Increasingly, managements at the gleaming apartment complexes that have been built in the past few years are offering deals or discounts to prospective tenants, a practice that wasn’t happening back when the mega-wave of new apartment construction hit Connecticut after the pandemic.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Confirm whether the rules apply to all classes of e-bikes as some areas also have stricter laws for the faster (class 3) e-bikes.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The company targets mass production in 2027, alongside the start of commercial robotaxi operations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mexico’s government said Saturday that two CIA agents killed in a car crash in Chihuahua were unauthorized to participate in operations on Mexican soil.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The prominence of Hasan Piker, an apologist for terrorism and a proponent of authoritarian regimes, has revealed a much broader comfort on the left with illiberal ideas and violent methods.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are oppressive regimes globally.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This overreach and weaponization of the government manifested especially clearly in burdensome regulations and guidance; in extensive and onerous supervisions; in investigations and cases, frequently leading to crushing penalties and injunctive terms unrelated to actual harm.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026
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That strategy also reflects the relative smaller pockets of Chinese AI firms and constraints in accessing cutting-edge chips under Washington’s export controls.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Passed as part of the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, the federal government is now instituting strict price controls on prescription drugs accessed through Medicare.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both legislators were influenced by a CalMatters series investigating the loopholes and oversights that allow dangerous drivers to stay on the road.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Still, the absence of a series win remains one of the more glaring oversights.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Administrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrations. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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