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administer

[ad-min-uh-ster] / ædˈmɪn ə stər /




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Leonie Powling, 19, had been working in the nearby cafe and recalled watching people administer CPR to those pulled from the water.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Even if you are his legal next of kin, it does not obligate you to administer his estate or arrange the funeral.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

In 2002, Congress created the Election Assistance Commission to administer the Help America Vote Act, which assists states in reforming their elections.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

The root of the dispute is Paragraph 5, which says Iran will make arrangements to restore shipping through the strategic waterway and then work with Oman to determine how to administer it in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

“You are indeed in trouble. However, I believe I shall leave it to your parents to administer whatever discipline and reproach they believe to be needed. In the meantime, I need to dispose of this.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

He grooms them, administers their daily doses of medicine by hand and recognizes their individual personalities.

From Salon May 17, 2026

The Essequibo region comprises more than two thirds of Guyana, which currently administers it.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

Brett Bezio, a spokesman for Arizona’s Department of Economic Security, which administers the program there, said work-requirement changes were the primary driver of the drop.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

Done Together sourced funding from Adferiad, which administers the Welsh government's culture grants scheme for projects supporting diversity, equality and inclusion.

From BBC Apr. 1, 2026

His wife, Rosita, administers first aid to migrants.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

Rather than accepting unrestricted freedom of navigation, it has repeatedly signalled that shipping should operate under rules agreed with or administered by Iran.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Dentists could apply the gel quickly using a process similar to the way fluoride treatments are administered today.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

Just 12 years later, the Norsemen administered another hammer blow to English soccer’s fragile psyche, overcoming the Three Lions 2-0 in a 1993 qualifying game that contributed to England missing the 1994 World Cup entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

And despite the rules stating that a challenge from behind with studs-on-calf contact and a level of force should be a red card — no card was administered.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

In Luke’s memory, Dad took Luke to the house, administered a homeopathic for shock, then put him in a tub of cold water, where he left him to go fight the fire.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

Bystanders – including Craig Bowe, who made three rescue attempts – sprung into action as the tragedy unfolded, administering CPR to the Rahmans.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

As executor, you would be responsible for administering the estate from start to finish.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Step Up said it follows statutory requirements in administering funds and reports “any complaints or reports of fraud” to the state education department.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

“Much of the voting public probably knows little about the process of administering US elections,” it says, “which could allow false narratives to gain traction.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

He speedily learned that Perrault and François were fair men, calm and impartial in administering justice, and too wise in the way of dogs to be fooled by dogs.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London




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