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administer

[ad-min-uh-ster] / ædˈmɪn ə stər /




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LAHSA, a joint city-county agency established in 1993, receives money from the city of L.A., the county, the state and the federal government to administer homeless services, including shelters and outreach, across the county.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

A spokesperson said applications are also slowed by “1980s technology” it uses to administer benefits.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Desperate to help his sick dog, one Australian man went down the ultimate ChatGPT research hole, using artificial intelligence to design a personalised experimental treatment and finding top scientists to administer it.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Typically, they hire benefits firms or insurance companies just to administer their plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“He could appoint the Bishop of Rochester to administer the terms of peace....”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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