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administrative

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


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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

As recently as Friday, Fars news agency reported that some members of the Iran team's technical and administrative staff had not received a visa to enter the US.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The quarterly census of employment and wages administrative records released this past week differed little from the nonfarm payroll data covering the same period.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Alberto Carvalho, who remains on administrative leave as a federal investigation proceeds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He, or whatever his subjects called him, occupied the leading administrative office in his county—usually he was sheriff or judge or probate—but there were mutations, like Maycomb’s Willoughby, who chose to grace no public office.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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