Definition of administrativenext
as in managerial
suited for or relating to the directing of things among his other administrative duties is the appointment of transit authority officials

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Recent Examples of administrative Eventually, former mayor Jarom Wagoner cited a section of the Regulatory Takings Act, which establishes a process for state agencies and local governments to evaluate if administrative actions take private property without due process. Noah Daly april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026 Documents, notifications, and legal steps Serving as an executor involves a significant amount of paperwork and administrative work. Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026 Grayner accused District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson of later placing her on indefinite administrative leave for continuing to voice her concerns. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 Police said the officers involved were placed on administrative leave in accordance with the department's policy. Tim Fang, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for administrative
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managerial
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  • The 62-year-old, a baseball lifer finally promoted to his first managerial stint in 2022, signed a contract extension in the offseason running through the 2027 season and was again expected to lead the Phillies into World Series contention.
    Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • At 9-19, the Mets share the worst record in baseball with the Phillies, leading many to expect a managerial change Monday, the day after being swept by the Colorado Rockies.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Administrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrative. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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