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as in ruling
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 regulating
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 managing
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 governing
But with a few exceptions, there are no universal regulations governing adventure tourism or extreme sports.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
The campaign blitz comes against a backdrop of bipartisan consensus that Congress needs to set more rules governing AI and the powerful companies developing it.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
That governing body doesn’t have an official policy pertaining to matters of climate.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Lacking the narrative glue that holds a governing project together, many of Labour’s decisions seemed arbitrary.
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Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Since SpaceX’s stupendous debut, the math governing a potential union has improved substantially.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
This comes after reports that Starmer was considering his political future on Sunday after a political foe, Andy Burnham, won an election to the British parliament which prompted more ministers in the governing Labour Party to call for Starmer's exit.
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Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Within a year, authorities must regulate procedures governing the country’s cattle identification and traceability systems and establish due diligence requirements for deforestation-free cattle ranching.
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Steven Grattan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
In Australia, the Professional Football Referees Association and governing body Football Australia were contacted for comment.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
The campaign blitz comes against a backdrop of bipartisan consensus that Congress needs to set more rules governing AI and the powerful companies developing it.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
That governing body doesn’t have an official policy pertaining to matters of climate.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Lacking the narrative glue that holds a governing project together, many of Labour’s decisions seemed arbitrary.
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Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Since SpaceX’s stupendous debut, the math governing a potential union has improved substantially.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
This comes after reports that Starmer was considering his political future on Sunday after a political foe, Andy Burnham, won an election to the British parliament which prompted more ministers in the governing Labour Party to call for Starmer's exit.
—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Within a year, authorities must regulate procedures governing the country’s cattle identification and traceability systems and establish due diligence requirements for deforestation-free cattle ranching.
—
Steven Grattan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
In Australia, the Professional Football Referees Association and governing body Football Australia were contacted for comment.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governing
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Graf declined to do so, ruling that the prosecution could continue to pursue the death penalty.
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The military plays an influential role in Pakistani politics, and its backing is critical for ruling governments.
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District 4 Commissoner Chakira Johnson also called for more transparency in the defining and regulating process.
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Currently there is no transparent, consistent framework for regulating AI in the United States.
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Cruise lines are constantly managing a shifting inventory of cabin categories right up until embarkation day.
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The lack of Navy interest in managing NAVFAC leads, at best, to a leisurely approach to getting anything done.
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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No other sports empire on our list owns controlling stakes in teams as diverse — NFL, NBA, NHL, Premiere League soccer — or as widely spread out geographically — Los Angeles, Denver, London — as KSE.
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Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
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Last month, police raided the teen’s home on Creekside Drive, seizing $1,300 in cash and a box containing packages of edible cannabis products, which were similar to what the girl allegedly ingested, authorities said.
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Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insecurity has worsened as the militants have started operating in the southern region.
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The supervisors unanimously approved a lease in May allowing American to add two more daily round trips from Carlsbad to Phoenix in the 76-seat Embraer 175 jets that have been operating out of Palomar since February 2025.
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These Forme shorts activate the glutes and abs through biofeedback while curbing joint stress.
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As the head of a far-right party, Meloni backs curbing migration and promoting traditional values.
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The first film from the territory to play in competition in Annecy in 15 years, the picture is directed by Ervin Han, with Disney veteran Raul Garcia (Aladdin, Fantasia 2000) overseeing the animation.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, also from Oklahoma and a former congressman for the state, is still settling into his role atop the Cabinet agency overseeing ICE.
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“Governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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