1
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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2
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
Jackson County has a similar governing body, which acts as the landlord for the current Royals and Chiefs stadiums.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Both Israel and the U.S., along with most Western countries, agree that Hamas, which had been in control of Gaza for about a decade and a half, cannot continue to govern the enclave once the war is over.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
Throughout the day, your sympathetic nervous system accumulates activation while your parasympathetic system, which governs rest and restoration, gets overwhelmed.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The legal framework governing National Guard deployments is complex.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Both Israel and the U.S., along with most Western countries, agree that Hamas, which had been in control of Gaza for about a decade and a half, cannot continue to govern the enclave once the war is over.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
Throughout the day, your sympathetic nervous system accumulates activation while your parasympathetic system, which governs rest and restoration, gets overwhelmed.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The legal framework governing National Guard deployments is complex.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
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Dress in your best medieval getup for Ohio Renaissance Festival Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled at Ohio Renaissance Festival.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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However, in February 2021, an appeals court ruled that her three-year sentence was unconstitutional because the judge exceeded the maximum sentencing guidelines for her specific charge.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Previous legislative attempts to regulate cannabis products, such as the Cannabis Candy Child Safety Act in 2023, aimed to prevent cannabis products from being sold to children.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Estrogen plays a critical role in regulating dopamine, which is the neurotransmitter most closely tied to focus, motivation, and executive function.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The fire crew has managed to contain none of the blaze by Friday evening.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Sierra driver weaved in front of the Tundra as its driver honked and managed to get around, documents said.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Mark Rose, a former National Park Service employee, said fire service officials weren't realistic about their ability to control the fire and then tried to cover themselves.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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These capabilities support real-time resource scaling while controlling expenses, making complex technology easier to use and more accessible for teams of all sizes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Disney recently announced that Lilo & Stitch will arrive on Disney+ on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Disney+ has two subscription options: The Disney+ Basic plan, which contains advertising, is $9.99 per month and the Disney+ Premium plan, which is ad-free, is $15.99 per month or $159.99 per year.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from Aug. 10 through Aug. 23 and 361 inspections.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
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The company operates as a B2B service, working directly with major studios and content owners including Sun Pictures, Dharma Productions and Friday Film Works.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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As of May 2025, Ulta Beauty operates 1,451 stores across all 50 states.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some swindlers thumb their nose at both and keep their cons going.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Federal Circuit stayed that order, keeping duties in place pending appeal.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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All 76 children on the planes were expected to have been returned to shelters overseen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by the end of Sunday, the Justice Department said in a court filing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Sep. 2025
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With all systems go, Meador is now looking for a CEO to oversee the nonprofit.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Govern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/govern. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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