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  • present participle of manage.
Synonyms

managing

British  
/ ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. having administrative control or authority

    a managing director

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Managing director Sean Coughlan blamed the closure on the government's decision to increase national insurance contributions for employers in April last year, along with high business rates.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Managing one of the best teams in world football meant Bielsa had a wealth of talent available to him, with one of those being the legendary Gabriel Batistuta.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“We have no plans to change that,” said Managing Partner Ben Lerer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Managing profit margins hasn’t been easy amid slowing demand.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

"Managing my schedule. The makeup, like before," he says.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

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