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as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
after World War II, the four Allied nations shared the governance of the territory of postwar Germany under the Allied Control Council
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
while a financial advisor can be helpful, the governance of your family finances ultimately rests with you
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Recent Examples of governance
Egnyte's entry-level tier costs slightly more ($20 per user per month) but includes data governance and ransomware protection.
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Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Sluggish vote counts could fuel distrust in the election, spark protests and paralyze governance.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Both were eventually reinstated following the city’s decision to require additional training for councilmembers on council governance and staff communication.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Other opponents include the leaders of several Democratic legislative districts, the League of Women Voters and Civic Engagement Beyond Voting, a nonprofit that encourages greater participation in daily governance.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Sluggish vote counts could fuel distrust in the election, spark protests and paralyze governance.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Both were eventually reinstated following the city’s decision to require additional training for councilmembers on council governance and staff communication.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Other opponents include the leaders of several Democratic legislative districts, the League of Women Voters and Civic Engagement Beyond Voting, a nonprofit that encourages greater participation in daily governance.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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While early intervention in an industry may sound good in theory, the government is likely to make the wrong regulatory calls, prevent AI from reaching its potential, and put the U.S. at a significant disadvantage in the global AI race, a race that has economic as well as geopolitical implications.Clark D. Asay, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ex-prime minister Rishi Sunak’s former Conservative government implemented strict emissions targets for carmakers last year that would gradually increase how many EVs a carmaker should sell before an outright ban on carbon-emitting vehicles in 2035.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, the environmental benefit allowed Caltrain to receive a waiver by the air quality management district to keep the locomotives in operation.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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But Osborne, 38, whose experience includes several years of house-flipping and short-term rental management, thought on it some more.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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In an election similar to Trump's 2016 victory over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the outcome in 2024 also turned on immigration issues and the economy, particularly the high inflation rates of recent years under the Biden administration.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Biden administration wants more money for disaster recovery after this year's blitz of hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires.Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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In this film’s world, humans and dogs share control as rulers of the earth.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Trump has promised to carry out the country’s largest-ever deportation operation, extend tax breaks, punish his political enemies, seize control of the federal government’s most powerful tools and reshape the U.S. economy.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Each dish will be a fascinating journey through the art of plating: a unique approach that redefines the rules of mise en place, both visually and gastronomically, from breakfast to aperitif.Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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During this conversation, Domingo broke a major rule of the brotherhood.Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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The new Premier League in-house operation will launch in 2026, with more details coming in due course following today’s decision made at a Premier League shareholders meeting.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Implementing carbon capture and storage technologies could help lower their carbon footprint by capturing emissions during operations.Sahit Muja, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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This world is full of walls that divide peoples, and of regimes that impose ideological purity tests on writers.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Yet, according to a February study by the Pew Research Center, 32% of Americans believe a military regime or an authoritarian leader would be a better way of governing the country.Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Under the stewardship of O’Sullivan and his family, The Phoenix screened an eclectic mix of movies — blockbusters, family fare, independent and foreign language films — for both locals and visitors year-round.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Doxa watches were brought back during the 2000s under the stewardship of collector Rick Marai, who created the template for how to resuscitate a legendary watch brand without breaking its bones: Stay absolutely faithful to the original designs.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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