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as in to rule
to exercise authority or power over
the president is elected in order to govern the country, not to follow public opinion polls
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
you need to govern your speech and be able to communicate your outrage without resorting to profanity
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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
the company's finances are governed by its chief financial officer
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Recent Examples of govern
The soccer governing body, which also runs its own resale marketplace, did not respond to questions regarding StubHub's claim that FIFA was responsible for fans' missing tickets.
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Juliana Kim,
NPR,
26 June 2026
Thomas added that Cancer is connected to home life, family, ancestry and emotional foundations, while Capricorn governs career, public image and professional success.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Because probate laws are governed by state law, the executor should understand the specific deadlines that apply in the jurisdiction where the estate is being administered.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Feeding sensitive security and infrastructure details into third-party tools also creates a new exposure surface that has to be governed as carefully as the data those questionnaires are meant to protect.
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Pukar Hamal,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Juliana Kim,
NPR,
26 June 2026
Thomas added that Cancer is connected to home life, family, ancestry and emotional foundations, while Capricorn governs career, public image and professional success.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Because probate laws are governed by state law, the executor should understand the specific deadlines that apply in the jurisdiction where the estate is being administered.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Feeding sensitive security and infrastructure details into third-party tools also creates a new exposure surface that has to be governed as carefully as the data those questionnaires are meant to protect.
—
Pukar Hamal,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for govern
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But in a landmark case, the Supreme Court ruled against the president on Monday, saying the administration failed to give Cook the opportunity to address those accusations, as required by law.
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However, the high court also ruled against the president’s attempts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, offering the central bank more protection.
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Progressives cite its emphasis on the dignity of work and workers, and on the need for government to regulate working conditions that threaten this dignity.
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Meanwhile, even some PBM critics question whether states can effectively regulate them.
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Both Ghana and England will walk away with a point after Ghana managed to hold off England in a heart-pounding final few minutes of stoppage time.
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Most of the site sits on private land, with a smaller portion managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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Doing your nails at home gives you control over how aggressively the nail plate is filed and how gel is removed, which can lower the risk of long-term damage.
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Firefighters, meanwhile, quickly contained the blaze to a 10-by-10-foot area.
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Each kit contains five breakfasts and five lunches.
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Air Sprint, founded in 2000, operates a fleet of 44 jets for over 600 fractional owners and ranks eighth among North American operators by flight hours.
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Another pilot flying into Newark on a United Express flight operated by GoJet Airlines also reported seeing a drone at roughly 2,000 feet, according to ATC audio from around the same time.
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For just $18, this set includes four cubes in different sizes, along with a shoe bag, laundry bag, and cosmetic pouch to keep every travel essential in its place.
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The app also offers travel guides and organizes your daily itinerary, keeping all your plans in one place.
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As part of his work overseeing health and performance programs at Google for 17 years, Newton Cheng researched the studies to understand the isolation and loneliness that can accompany working from home.
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Mozeliak will oversee day-to-day baseball operations while assisting the search for the next GM, team president Molly Jolly said in a news release.
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“Govern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/govern. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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