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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
Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2025
Since it was established by Congress in 1990, the U.S. government has used TPS to give certain foreigners a temporary safe haven, if returning to their home countries is deemed too dangerous due to armed conflict, environmental disasters or other crises.
—July 7, CBS News, 7 July 2025
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On Wednesday, Li urged global business leaders and senior government representatives to collaborate and avoid turning trade into a political or security issue.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 June 2025
While the films’ impact on government policy and/or public opinion is debatable, movies large and small have been at the forefront of some of the 21st century’s most difficult conversations.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
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The president claims that the debt projections are wrong, and that accelerated economic growth will compensate for the government’s loss of revenue.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2025
Since it was established by Congress in 1990, the U.S. government has used TPS to give certain foreigners a temporary safe haven, if returning to their home countries is deemed too dangerous due to armed conflict, environmental disasters or other crises.
—July 7, CBS News, 7 July 2025
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On Wednesday, Li urged global business leaders and senior government representatives to collaborate and avoid turning trade into a political or security issue.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 June 2025
While the films’ impact on government policy and/or public opinion is debatable, movies large and small have been at the forefront of some of the 21st century’s most difficult conversations.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
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India is hopeful of reaching a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration very soon, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told Newsweek in an interview.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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That’s how tariffs played out under the trade war during Trump’s first administration, according to one paper.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Simply removing bears from the list and handing management to the states, which is the default after a species delisting, isn’t enough, says Chris Servheen — not when so much is still in flux.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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Meanwhile, according to McKinsey, the need for time management, resilience, and a learning mindset are desirable skills both in the C-suite and in sports.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Why Local Systems Matter The future of global development hinges not just on maintaining aid flows, but on restructuring how that aid is delivered through systems that prioritize local ownership and governance.—
TrickleUp,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chile, and Indonesia (among others) need sustained partnerships backed by financing, technology transfer, and critical infrastructure investments, not just our lectures on governance.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
29 June 2025
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Instead, they were placed under an order of supervision, which required them to check in annually with immigration officials.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Digital Nomads Cultivate Self-Reliance That Drives Performance Working without direct supervision requires a high level of discipline.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed executive orders aimed at rolling back DEI initiatives, with one of them including directives for federal agencies to combat DEI in the private sector.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Defense lawyers argued that there was no conspiracy and that his conduct did not violate federal laws.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Going by this assessment, the Republican bill would violate the rule that determines what legislation can clear the Senate with a simple majority, which could force Republicans to amend significant portions of the legislation.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Traditional sectors such as construction and real estate stand to benefit from the growing demand for data centers, while advancements in energy generation, storage and cooling technologies will be essential to support their operation.—
Evan Renov,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Our counterintelligence operations remain focused, vigilant, and relentless.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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These regulations come in all shapes and sizes: municipal zoning laws that restrict innovative educational uses of private property; licensing laws that treat microschools like daycares; onerous curricular laws that micromanage private instruction down to the minute.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Alternatively, the library could move to the city’s municipal building.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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