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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.
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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.
—
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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The judge additionally said that Sarsour's deep ties to the community and his health concerns were also considered in ruling in favor of his release.
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Several other opposition parties followed suit, similarly accusing the ruling party of forcing public sectors workers to vote for it and bribing other voters.
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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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Different wines are intended to be stored over different time periods—some are meant to be consumed within months of bottling, while others may spend decades in a cellar—and controlling oxygen exposure is critical to preserving flavor and aroma.
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While scientists have been able to detect and study these emitters, controlling them has remained a major challenge.
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Now Yan and his colleagues have developed an acoustic synapse containing multiple phi-bits.
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Evidence Of Ancient Solstice Ceremonies The excavations at Bulford revealed 48 pits containing pottery, animal bone, worked flints and charcoal.
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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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The Fed has been trying to balance its job of curbing inflation while supporting employment growth.
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The league has taken steps to address tanking, but curbing that problem alone won’t stop injury issues that are just as much a part of the growing apathy that many fans feel towards the regular season.
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Keeler is one of the scientists overseeing the study.
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Burnham has led the Greater Manchester region since 2017, overseeing rapid regeneration for the city where the Industrial Revolution was forged.
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“Governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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