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as in administration
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
government by the people, for the people
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
a board involved in the government of the distribution of benefits to veterans
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Recent Examples of government
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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Audrey McGlinchy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Alice Park,
Time,
12 June 2026
The rally on Friday descended into clashes between opposition supporters and pro-government activists before police intervened.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.
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Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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Audrey McGlinchy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Adjective
For the World Cup, Georgetown University and MedStar Health created the Health Security Operations Center, the first non-government public-health emergency center to monitor for infectious diseases.
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Alice Park,
Time,
12 June 2026
The rally on Friday descended into clashes between opposition supporters and pro-government activists before police intervened.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
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The Newsom administration did not respond to a request for comment Thursday evening.
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Di Poppo is approved but in limbo No one from the federal government or New York City would agree to an interview for this story, but a city spokesperson said the Mamdani administration has worked extensively to help 220,000 New Yorkers get exemptions.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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In the years since, a plethora of local, state and federal governmental actions have elevated the protection of marine mammals in the cove.
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Strategic partnerships also create room for conversation and open dialogue that is not possible solely through the lens of governmental and social diplomacy.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Just over a month later, on June 1, a judge lifted mandatory supervision for Paul's parent time with Ever.
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Assembly Bill 3216 requires all school districts to enforce rules prohibiting student use of phones while under supervision.
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The plan is aimed at raising revenue to offset federal cuts that are expected to leave millions of Californians without access to healthcare.
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Per the letter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the parent organization of the CCC, must conduct a performance investigation into its commitment to federal priorities.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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In all 11 host cities, federal agents are leading operations to keep drones away from match-day crowds.
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That same month, Klomp, who had been serving as Medicare director since April 2025, was chosen to oversee HHS operations and advise Kennedy.
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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