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administrative

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


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But the young women who would have become telephone operators became stenographers, administrative assistants and waitresses instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Less than a fortnight later, on 6 June, they accused the US of denying visas to "integral" members of the national team's backroom staff, with 15 administrative officials denied entry.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Supporters of the overhaul argue that the previous system contained an excessive number of overlapping or rarely used categories, which created administrative inefficiencies without significantly improving religious accommodation or support.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

A department spokesperson said 14 officers and two sergeants have been barred from having public contact and assigned to administrative duties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Doha recognized her as someone who also worked in the administrative offices.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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