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After months of examinations, the attorneys representing Hsieh’s father, who has been administering his $500 million estate after his death, detailed their investigation into the documents, which include a will and related letter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Israel has been administering the fourth dose to most vulnerable groups - such as the elderly, those with weakened immune systems and health workers - as Omicron surged.

From The Guardian • Jan. 24, 2022

India has been administering an average of 2.4 million shots a day.

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2021

In New Delhi, Dr. Shaikh said her vaccination center would soon be unable to offer even the 150 doses it has been administering on an average day.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2021

"Bessie has been administering a lecture, mother, and giving me some serious advice; she would send me to the antipodes," said her son.

From The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Lee, Holme, [pseud.]