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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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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 standoff is drawing national attention, raising questions about fiscal priorities, governance, and the fate of programs critical to millions of Americans.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Palestinian Authority has welcomed the plan and pledged to make reforms towards being able to regain governance.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Smotrich demanded there be no agreement on Palestinian Authority or Qatari involvement in Gazan governance, nor anything that supports the concept of a future independent Palestinian state.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
If the militant group accepts it, the plan called for Hamas to lay down its arms and renounce governance in the Strip.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Palestinian Authority has welcomed the plan and pledged to make reforms towards being able to regain governance.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Smotrich demanded there be no agreement on Palestinian Authority or Qatari involvement in Gazan governance, nor anything that supports the concept of a future independent Palestinian state.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
If the militant group accepts it, the plan called for Hamas to lay down its arms and renounce governance in the Strip.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governance
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Since the Indiana Dunes has both a national and state park, mainly the national park will be impacted by the government shutdown.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is a sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025—a sweeping conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government by expanding presidential power, dismantling parts of the civil service, and rolling back regulations across agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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For now, the 37-year-old, who holds a business management degree and owned a catering firm back in Savannah, is waiting tables at a sports bar near Madison Square Garden for three shifts and hoping to get a bartender position.—
Michael Sasso,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fellows spend 40% of their time connecting with resources such as tutoring to obtain a GED, driver's education, domestic violence support, case management and more.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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To watch Lipe-Smith’s Caroline cuddle in bed watching TV on her iPad, or bopping around to JoJo Siwa, or pensively finishing a Popsicle while sitting beside her grandmother at a museum, is to have the sheer malevolence of our current administration and its adherents thrown into sharp relief.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump also gave Wall Street some assurance that the administration would give Nvidia licenses to offer its H20 AI chip in China – a crucial market for the company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, the chain may need to hire a police detail to traffic control, the chief said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Schools must follow state mandates on instructional hours, but states typically don’t set strict rules on how long a lunch period should be, so some principals whittle it down to twenty or twenty-five minutes.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to the rules laid down by Nobel in his 1895 will, the prizes can only honor up to three people per award — a growing challenge given the collaborative nature of much scientific research.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the lengthy post, there’s insight into the bakery and cafe and its operations.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The news comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas following the deployment of several US warships in the Caribbean, which the US insists is a mission to combat drug trafficking, but Venezuela believes is aimed at regime change.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The comedian was one of more than 50 performers participating in the event, which has come under fire for being held in a country which has been accused of human rights violations and an oppressive regime.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Paying Wellness Forward Beyond luxury and wellness, THE WELL Coconut Grove also emphasizes environmental stewardship — something that’s incredibly important for both Martin and Sarhan.—
The Well Coconut Grove,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For Fuad, that generosity transformed the project from an act of documentation into one of cultural stewardship, where he was tasked with carrying Shihuh voices forward.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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