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as in rules
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 regulates
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 operates
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 governs
The belief is that each element governs specific organ systems and emotions, creating a framework for understanding our strengths and vulnerabilities.
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Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Labor and management are currently stuck on contract language that governs work staffers can perform outside the magazine, the union says.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
The situation for athletes at public universities is different since state law governs their employment and bargaining rights, and those rights vary widely by state.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Labor and management are currently stuck on contract language that governs work staffers can perform outside the magazine, the union says.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
The situation for athletes at public universities is different since state law governs their employment and bargaining rights, and those rights vary widely by state.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Summary Circadian rhythm is the internal body clock that regulates the times of being awake and asleep in 24 hours.Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Texas State Funeral Services Commission, which regulates body donation in Texas, also may be able to provide information about how a body was used.Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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The company operates in a highly mature industry with limited secular growth opportunities.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And the stealth with which the crew operates in plain sight is less for the purpose of secrecy but more to avoid altering the environment.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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The formulation also contains the patented Cell-ox Shield Technology, which combines sun protection with antioxidants for deeper skin protection.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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But instead of playing a party game involving faux murder or demonic possession, a suitcase is introduced that contains a body-swapping machine.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the senior vice president for Mark & Graham, a gifting brand that has a cult following for its travel products, Kate oversees the collection and introduces new items to the mix.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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One potential company candidate could be Ryan Gould, who oversees its digital ad sales.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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The fridge keeps 18 wine bottles and 56 cans of beverages at ideal storage conditions.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here, Ronan manages to turn a familiar story into something like an epic of self-forgiveness.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Intended for larger spaces, the display-worthy device has a remote control that manages its diffusion intensity.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Edison Research, which conducts national exit polling for NBC News and other news organizations, surveyed 2,750 Latino voters nationally.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The bipartisan polling team that conducts surveys for NBC News recently ran an experiment to show the impact of pollsters’ assumptions about turnout.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Eligibility for the 2025 Grammys runs from September 16, 2023, through August 30, 2024.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In practice, a timing study of an operation that runs 24/7 might only involve 15 minutes of direct observation where the subject knows they are being watched.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Governs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governs. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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