1
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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2
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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Holly J. Morris, NPR, 11 July 2025
According to guidelines set by the CRT, the governing body that regulates tequila in Mexico, a product labeled 100 percent agave must be made only from Blue Weber agave.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
The district emphasized that while students can carry phones to and from school for safety, the policy strictly governs their use during instructional hours to prioritize learning.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
The Supreme Court two years ago rejected a case filed by pork producers aimed at overturning California’s law governing the humane treatment of pigs, which also regulated housing for chickens and other farm animals.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Holly J. Morris, NPR, 11 July 2025
According to guidelines set by the CRT, the governing body that regulates tequila in Mexico, a product labeled 100 percent agave must be made only from Blue Weber agave.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
The district emphasized that while students can carry phones to and from school for safety, the policy strictly governs their use during instructional hours to prioritize learning.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
The Supreme Court two years ago rejected a case filed by pork producers aimed at overturning California’s law governing the humane treatment of pigs, which also regulated housing for chickens and other farm animals.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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His cause of death was ruled an accidental overdose by the Los Angeles medical examiner.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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In addition to Uprising, Legend is once again ruling, while Exodus dips from No. 9 to No. 10.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Camps nationwide are regulated in a number of ways in order to prevent tragedies.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Unlike medications, supplements are not regulated by the FDA.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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Australia’s oldest operating planetarium is the Melbourne Planetarium, managed by Museums Victoria since 1965.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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His podcast with son and managing partner and pollster Jeremy Zogby can be heard here.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Since 1980, for instance, neither party has controlled the Senate for more than eight consecutive years; never has the Senate changed hands so often over such a long period.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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The memo also contains a link to about 11 hours of footage of Epstein in his cell released as proof of his suicide—which quickly faced more scrutiny after viewers realized about a minute of footage was missing.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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But the binders contained information that had largely already been in the public domain.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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The organization operated the first dental clinic in the U.S. catering to AIDS patients out of a trailer in West Hollywood.—
Tyrone Beason
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Today, about two-thirds of Panda’s acreage operates under Pay-to-Grow, with farmers clustered in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.—
Kasi Martin,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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Discover easy meal prep strategies, nutritious grab-and-go options, and time-saving hacks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Something that will keep you cool, while offering a modicum of protection from any sinister objects lurking in your path.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Both Trump and Biden oversaw the confirmation of hundreds of judges during their respective terms, reshaping the federal judiciary and altering the confirmation process.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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Senior editor Bess Pallares is overseeing the project on Oni’s end.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Govern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/govern. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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