1
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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2
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
My professional experience at the intersection of local government and technology, combined with my collaborative approach to governance, provides me with a unique skill set that benefits Elgin residents.
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Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
With no central authority, governance is in the hands of fediverse members, who use hashtags like #fediblock to loosely coordinate.
—Aram Sinnreich, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
If the new government remains keen on loosening ties to Denmark—while not pivoting toward direct American governance—Trump might see an opening to offer Greenland economic incentives and defense guarantees.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
As highlighted in a 2024 Deloitte survey, 58% of organizations still lack a strategic governance structure for workforce management.
—Majeed Hosseiney, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
With no central authority, governance is in the hands of fediverse members, who use hashtags like #fediblock to loosely coordinate.
—Aram Sinnreich, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
If the new government remains keen on loosening ties to Denmark—while not pivoting toward direct American governance—Trump might see an opening to offer Greenland economic incentives and defense guarantees.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
As highlighted in a 2024 Deloitte survey, 58% of organizations still lack a strategic governance structure for workforce management.
—Majeed Hosseiney, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governance
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In 1930, Gandhi was named Time Magazine’s ‘Man of the Year,’ and the notoriety helped to pressure the British government to reconsider its policies in India.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But European governments remain hesitant about confiscating the capital.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Simultaneously, computer vision provides real-time awareness of cityscapes, improving traffic management, security monitoring, and autonomous service delivery.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Icahn is not a micro-manager and trusts his people and management to execute effectively.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration, a new poll finds that nearly two-thirds of French citizens support a boycott of U.S. goods, opposing the new American administration led by President Donald Trump, which has been verbally targeting Europe since coming to office.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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He was caught and released at the border in 2022 by the Biden administration but was picked up by ICE on the streets of Marlborough.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Accord spun out of control, striking another vehicle, a 2019 Toyota Highlander.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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If rules are violated, due process should be followed as called for by federal policy.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration rule that regulates unserialized firearms called ghost guns, delivering a win for federal efforts to curb gun violence.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The key is understanding what customers need and whether AI can provide a valuable, scalable service that improves business operations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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That’s because while tariffs can kick in with little notice, factories can’t be put into operation overnight.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tortorella took over under the previous front-office regime, led by then-president and general manager Chuck Fletcher.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Parties trade majority control as voters react to extremism, shifting the regime from more autocratic to more democratic depending on who is in power.—
Jennifer Victor,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2025
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Our activities promote environmental stewardship, social justice and sound governance practices.—
Suat Bakkal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But on two fronts, Grier continued a risky pattern that has marked his stewardship of the franchise, often to his team’s detriment.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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