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as in to rule
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 to regulate
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 to manage
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 govern
Where are Republicans with experience in public policy, though, who could govern as a bit of a counterweight to the big majorities held by legislative Democrats?
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Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
The new Republican Senate majority will have a chance to govern with a Republican in the White House, after former President Donald Trump won a second term early on Wednesday morning, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
Netanyahu has struggled to maintain a hold over his fragile, right-wing governing coalition and its muddle of competing interests, whose collapse could spell the end of his leadership.
—Tara John, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
His goal of governing by fiat would not happen without a fight.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
The new Republican Senate majority will have a chance to govern with a Republican in the White House, after former President Donald Trump won a second term early on Wednesday morning, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
Netanyahu has struggled to maintain a hold over his fragile, right-wing governing coalition and its muddle of competing interests, whose collapse could spell the end of his leadership.
—Tara John, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
His goal of governing by fiat would not happen without a fight.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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And even though Nic played with Genesis on their 2021/22 reunion tour with his father on lead vocals, he’s largely ruled it out.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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But when Harvey goes missing, Batman is forced to descend into the city’s labyrinthian underground, uncovering a horrific conspiracy by a secret society that has ruled Gotham for ages, one that has ties to his parents’ tragic murder.Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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The issue of whether and how the FCC should regulate internet providers’ carriage of different sites, services, and apps did not come up in the 2024 campaign, but Republicans have consistently opposed net-neutrality regulations.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The top vote-getter will lead the town on key issues ranging from regulating unruly short-term rentals to preserving quality of life over the next four years.Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Proponents of Medicare Advantage say the private plans offer more compelling services than the government and better manage the costs of care.Darius Tahir, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Antiaircraft fire kept the bombers so high, however, that aim was difficult to manage, and the bombs fell indiscriminately, destroying more than 4,300 homes while damaging three-quarters of the city's factories.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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If confirmed, Kennedy will control the world’s largest public health agency, and its $1.7 trillion budget.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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These screens were no longer just used for controlling the AC and the radio.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Larger starter kits frequently contain parts for related projects, and buying one can often be easier than compiling an extensive shopping list.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Investment decisions should not be made solely based on information contained herein.Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The crash happened in San Francisco on Oct. 2, 2023, when a Cruise vehicle operating without a driver ran over a woman who was thrown into its path.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Suncor Energy operates the only refinery in Colorado and the facility processes 98,000 barrels of crude oil a day.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The engine of a good detective novel is the same engine that drives a good literary novel: There’s a mystery at the heart of all good stories that keeps the reader turning pages.Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Tom Homan Trump has appointed Tom Homan to oversee deportation policy and aviation security.Kinsey Crowley, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Behind layers of clothes, underwear, CDs, records, and other odd items and products for sale, Sean Carter oversees the store from behind the counter.Julian Roberts-Grmela, SPIN, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Govern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/govern. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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