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Recent Examples of governable
Another, governable president would be looking to move that range down for his party by either changing the circumstances or the perception of them to the electorate.
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2026
Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governable
Adjective
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Choose one small next step that feels manageable.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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There should be more breathing room under the second apron, but the Timberwolves are still likely a luxury-tax team, albeit one with a far more manageable bill than in some recent seasons.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Carruthers was by far the more amiable of the two, striving to seem tractable and reasonable while nevertheless lying flamboyantly.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The research team developed a route-planning system for Astrobee, the ISS’s robotic assistant, that leverages sequential convex programming—a method that decomposes complex trajectory planning into smaller, tractable steps while guaranteeing safety and feasibility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Packaging, especially cardboard boxes, is yet another culprit, but a bit more controllable.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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This is a challenge for teams like the Bulls, who can’t gear down to a more controllable speed without losing the best aspects of their offense.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There was nothing tame about the dog of the heavens as conceived by the ancients.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Liverpool’s midfielders then close off the space and Saka cuts in to have a tame shot at goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be teachable and engage in open-minded conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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You are invited to stay teachable, lead with intellect and discernment, and use your innate spiritual technology that lives within you to reinvent ways of living that are efficient and needed.—
Tatianna Tarot,
Refinery29,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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OpenAI has simultaneously launched OpenAI for Healthcare, a HIPAA-compliant enterprise suite that includes ChatGPT for Healthcare and is already being adopted at major health systems such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCSF Health and others.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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About 94% of the population, or the passengers that transit through a TSA checkpoint today, have a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or an acceptable form of ID, like a passport.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The cutesy, docile creature that’s associated with Disney princesses and scenic woodland whimsy is inspiring the latest nail art trend.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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Build and rebuild three safari scenes, including a curious giraffe with a flamingo, two docile gazelles, and a fierce lion with a butterfly.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Encourage teams to treat the AI as a trainable colleague who doesn’t complain doing dull and repetitive work, rather than a replacement.—
Paul Eremenko,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Their top picks include German shepherds, known for their bravery, obedience, and gentle nature; Rottweilers, intelligent and loyal when well-trained and socialized; and Doberman Pinschers, athletic and energetic but very trainable.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Governable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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