administer
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Such medications could be easier to administer and might require less intensive clinical supervision than conventional psychedelic-assisted therapies.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
After a 15-year hiatus, he was back in 2014, this time as a bishop appointed by Pope Francis to administer the diocese of Chiclayo.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
The BBC has asked Parks Canada about how much the canine search and rescue programme cost to administer.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Litovka, whose colleagues worked on that outbreak, blamed local officials for failing to administer anthrax vaccinations according to schedule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
“I cannot stand idly by while she suffers. I have some skill with plants and potions. Let me administer a medicine that might restore balance to her mind,” I plead.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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The UK government agency that administers it, external will no longer do so from next year, meaning the Welsh government is looking at two options - creating a new grant-funded model or discontinuing it.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment LA looks to change the way the city manages its budget and administers public works to more efficiently deliver basic city services such as repairing streets and sidewalks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
On average, families complete the five-year program with $8,500 in savings, according to Compass Working Capital, one of the HUD partners that administers the program and also provides financial coaching to tenants who participate.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
“We will ensure 100% security of all kinds,” said Abhishek Singh, the director general of the National Testing Agency, which administers the exam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
“You might be surprised who administers the penalties.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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On 32 minutes, Walsh administered the harshest of punishments on Samoa for the smallest amount of defensive laxity, racing through the tiniest gap on the left to score.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
A serious side effect that occurs only rarely could still harm a substantial number of patients if a therapy is administered to millions.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
He gave no details about how the reward would be administered or funded.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Kelly found her husband unresponsive, alerted authorities and administered CPR.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
It had not occurred to me that they might be administered to unwilling persons.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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As a result, administering the same treatment again may be difficult or impossible, even if its benefits begin to fade.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Ultimately, the state’s Franchise Tax Board, responsible for administering the tax, will have to assess residency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Padilla stressed that the new Senate observers would have no role in administering elections or handling ballots.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Most of the time, little information is available to the public about the people administering the lethal injection, as the states do not usually share what training they have had.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
“Wasn’t she taken away from you and taken to the hospital at Pawhuska? Weren’t you administering insulin to her?”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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