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as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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as in enforced
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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as in managed
to look after and make decisions about
the lieutenant governor administers the affairs of the state in the absence of the governor
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Recent Examples of administered
Recovery Network of Programs, which administered the methadone program at Garner and another correctional center, had access to his medication records, the report said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
When sovereignty is confiscated and freedom administered from the outside, when the terms of liberation are dictated, the result is not a democratic transition but a protectorate dressed up in the language of damage control.
—Boris Muñoz, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
And Cargill’s wealth is so tied up in the gun shop that his personal bankruptcy proceedings are being administered concurrently with those of the business.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
The first dose is typically administered between 12 and 15 months old and the second dose 4 to 6 years old.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
The ashes are consecrated with holy water and incense before being administered.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
These plans, administered by the states, allow contributions to be invested and grow tax-deferred.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The grant, administered by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC), is covering 90% of the cost, projected to be around $1 million.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Before the rotavirus vaccine was regularly administered in the United States, the disease led to the hospitalization of up to 70,000 American children each year, per The New York Times.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Reza Pahlavi himself has distributed messages calling for defections among the armed forces, and coordinated protests through QR codes.—
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Standing 165 centimeters tall and weighing 71 kilograms, the GR-3 offers 55 degrees of freedom and is equipped with tactile sensors distributed across its body for responsive interaction.—
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Regardless, the Islamic Republic’s response has been to frame criticism as betrayal, suggesting that those who question support for Gaza or Lebanon are complicit with imperialism – a narrative enforced through a mix of rhetoric and coercion.—
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Utah and Texas are pursuing app store age verification requirements, though court challenges may determine how those laws are ultimately enforced.—
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
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In the second one, Marv and Harry have managed to escape prison and meet up with Macaulay Culkin's character, Kevin, a second time, when the boy once again finds himself on his own for the most wonderful time of the year.—
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Its blend is dispensed seamlessly from a dropper, onto one’s mane without weighing it down.—
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Floats are fountain drinks dispensed over soft serve.—
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The National Park Service staff has been reduced by 24% since January of last year, which means fewer fee collectors and IT specialists who are needed as the new fees are implemented, Pierno said.—
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Following renovations that affected dozens of former Blink facilities across New York and New Jersey, PureGym implemented a new floor plan and equipment, and 24/7 access, in most locations.—
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The Otay bridge shelter, which opened in 2023 and is operated by nonprofit City Net, has graduated over 100 people into permanent housing.—
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Cleggett was the owner of a sober home business that operated in Boston, Wakefield, Quincy, and Weymouth.—
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The business also provided hobbyists with a place to talk about home brewing and meet other people with the same interest.—
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The spokesperson said information about how utilities are calculated is provided to residents.—
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Sessions are limited to six children, and each child must be supervised by a parent.—
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Taking calcium and vitamin D together is generally safe and helps support bone health when supervised by a doctor.—
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“Administered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administered. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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