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as in administrations
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 managements
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 governments
Western governments have imposed sanctions on her in the past for her part in sustaining Maduro’s administration.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The evidence is overwhelming and very difficult for high-polluting foreign governments to credibly challenge.
—Chip Lamarca, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Or is she justified in refusing to take more blame than war, governments, or the ocean itself?
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Aida Crosby of San Jose, a schoolteacher who fled Venezuela in 1988 and later settled in the Bay Area after meeting her husband at Brigham Young University, has protested the Chávez and Maduro governments for years.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
There are thousands of entities across the state that receive property taxes, including school districts, cities, and county governments.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Launched four years ago, the program pools an array of funding sources from city, county, state and federal governments to help developers build projects that would otherwise not be financially feasible.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Oil companies will want to ensure the new Venezuelan and US governments don’t change the rules on them years down the line.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The transactional logic extends to foreign governments as well.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The evidence is overwhelming and very difficult for high-polluting foreign governments to credibly challenge.
—Chip Lamarca, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Or is she justified in refusing to take more blame than war, governments, or the ocean itself?
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Aida Crosby of San Jose, a schoolteacher who fled Venezuela in 1988 and later settled in the Bay Area after meeting her husband at Brigham Young University, has protested the Chávez and Maduro governments for years.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
There are thousands of entities across the state that receive property taxes, including school districts, cities, and county governments.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Launched four years ago, the program pools an array of funding sources from city, county, state and federal governments to help developers build projects that would otherwise not be financially feasible.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Oil companies will want to ensure the new Venezuelan and US governments don’t change the rules on them years down the line.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The transactional logic extends to foreign governments as well.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governments
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Trepel, who participated in the prosecution of officers involved in Floyd’s death, told AP Thursday that the current DOJ lacks the independence of previous administrations.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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While previous administrations have flirted with pay caps—most notably former President Barack Obama’s proposal to limit contractor pay to $400,000—none have attempted to use their podium to unilaterally dictate the internal dividend and buyback policies of private companies.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The airline company cited costs associated with the operations as the reason for its decision.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to the founders, the goal was not to create a flashy robotic spectacle but a functional tool that integrates seamlessly into hospitality operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The striking parallels between the two regimes have led many observers to turn their attention to Iran and question whether the ailing Khamenei could face a similar fate.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Marking identified a need for the district to change its attitude toward unregulated spending and tighten internal controls that will allow more board control over spending approvals.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Capital seekers can host confidential materials in secure virtual data rooms with NDA controls, while investment firms and professionals gain access to full CRM and deal flow management capabilities to manage contacts, deals, and workflows.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The drug has been devastating in Indian Country, a term that encompasses tribal jurisdictions and certain areas with Native American populations.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most were responding at least partially to special pleading by the wealthy, who threatened to relocate to friendlier jurisdictions in a continent-wide low-tax contest.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Just like a star, Dallas is sprawling out in different directions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The rural highway was closed in both directions while the crash was investigated and the wreckage cleared.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Governments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governments. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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