1
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
after World War II, the four Allied nations shared the governance of the territory of postwar Germany under the Allied Control Council
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2
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
while a financial advisor can be helpful, the governance of your family finances ultimately rests with you
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Recent Examples of governance
The project has also been tarnished by concerns surrounding governance, societal inequality, corruption and the environmental impact of largescale infrastructure schemes.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Without fail, his work emphasizes the necessity of sound architecture, stringent data governance capability, and active frames of ethics.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
This bold action helped energize the wider French Revolution, and laid the groundwork for the expansion of democratic governance.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
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Many in crypto believe that smarter contracts, stronger cryptography or improved governance mechanisms alone can protect the ecosystem.
—Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Without fail, his work emphasizes the necessity of sound architecture, stringent data governance capability, and active frames of ethics.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
This bold action helped energize the wider French Revolution, and laid the groundwork for the expansion of democratic governance.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Read more Crypto Crypto Treasury Myth: Investors Are Misunderstanding $150 Billion Market
Many in crypto believe that smarter contracts, stronger cryptography or improved governance mechanisms alone can protect the ecosystem.
—Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governance
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Tonolli encouraged O’Connor to grant the government’s motion to dismiss.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, the federal hiring freeze imposed earlier this year put these dreams of government work on hold.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rachael Holder, whose feature directorial debut Love, Brooklyn is making a splash at the indie box office, has signed with ColorCreative for management.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Accion’s investments from the new fund — made before reaching a final close last month — include Nigerian payroll management startup PaidHR in June, and Kenyan online commerce venture Flowcart (formerly called Sukhiba) last year.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kasperowicz emphasized those are lower now than under the Biden administration, when vacancy rates were 19% and 20% for doctors and nurses, respectively.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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In August 2018, having been co-owners since 2007, Stan Kroenke bought Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s 30 per cent shareholding for over £600m, ending a long power struggle for ultimate control of the club and taking his total stake to 97 per cent.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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All in all, Southern small talk rules are a fickle thing to follow.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers in many states have changed the rules in recent decades to protect winners from being targeted by criminals and unscrupulous people asking for money.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along the top of the fire, the crews continue working slowly parallel with, and sometimes on, the McKinley Grove Road, doing clearing vegetation by hand, applying pre-treatment, and conducting critical strategic firing operations to remove heavy vegetation in front of the active fire front.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Today, Interpol unites 196 member countries under the leadership of a secretary general, orchestrating daily operations to combat various international crimes.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Unlike the ouster of Saddam Hussein, the use of the military as leverage to dismantle a criminal regime won't leave Venezuela without leadership.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Washington has in recent weeks moved several naval assets to Latin America in a bid to counter drug cartels, an operation Caracas said is an effort to drive regime change.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fallon’s journey from delving into a space that requires cultural nuance to setting up a fund in a setting where values and stewardship are paramount revealed how adaptable her approach could be.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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During Arison’s stewardship of the franchise, the Heat has won three NBA championships (2006, 2012, 2013).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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