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But emergency management -- management officials saying that just a couple of hours ago -- a couple of hours ago they got the official word that the water has crested.

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  1. noun The act, manner, or practice of managing; handling, supervision, or control: management of a crisis; management of factory workers.
  2. noun The person or persons who control or direct a business or other enterprise.
  3. noun Skill in managing; executive ability.

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  • My giving or not giving the opera to the management was a thing apart; and as regards the invitation to you, this remains a matter which we ought to work with the King direct. —  Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt
  • This grieves me very much, and I am afraid that a serious conflict between myself and the management will be the result. —  Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt
  • But emergency management -- management officials saying that just a couple of hours ago -- a couple of hours ago they got the official word that the water has crested. —  CNN Transcript May 8, 2007
  • The special rules for their management are adhered to. —  London's Underworld
  • Please leave a message at the tone. —  The Pull of the Moon
 

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/ˈmænədʒmənt/
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