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"managed" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often administered (12 letters).
Definitions
Controlled, handled, or succeeded in doing something.
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Kept under control”7 letters
02“Handled successfully”7 letters
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