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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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The administration suspended the transfer of Iraq’s oil-sale revenue in dollars and security aid to Baghdad during the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

"I would expect the president to apply pressure" over Iran, a senior administration official told reporters on condition of anonymity when asked if Trump would pressure Xi on the subject.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Ap Iorwerth wants Plaid Cymru to govern on its own, rather than seeking to bring another party or parties into his administration.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

They have similarly sought assurances that the administration will follow through on a pending U.S. arms sale worth over $10 billion, which received approval from Taiwan’s legislature on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Edna is just the kind of portrait customer the administration lives for.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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