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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
Family offices must integrate expertise across finance, law, governance, philanthropy, and investment to ensure cohesive management of assets and family dynamics.
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Francois Botha, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, the International Olympic Committee said that in order for the sport to be staged in L.A., a new international boxing body needs to emerge that will serve as a suitable alternative to the IBA, the traditional outfit whose governance and integrity the IOC has long questioned.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
Federal and state regulators use them to get a more nuanced look at the financial management and governance of an organization, including information about financial controls and compliance with government grant programs.
—Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 23 Dec. 2024
In contrast, today’s algorithmic governance operates under the radar, infiltrating the psyche.
—Kate Crawford, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Francois Botha, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, the International Olympic Committee said that in order for the sport to be staged in L.A., a new international boxing body needs to emerge that will serve as a suitable alternative to the IBA, the traditional outfit whose governance and integrity the IOC has long questioned.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
Federal and state regulators use them to get a more nuanced look at the financial management and governance of an organization, including information about financial controls and compliance with government grant programs.
—Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 23 Dec. 2024
In contrast, today’s algorithmic governance operates under the radar, infiltrating the psyche.
—Kate Crawford, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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If two-thirds of your government pension is more than your Social Security benefit, your benefit could be reduced to zero.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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What happens to Social Security if the government shuts down?The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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One element of fixing problems was investing heavily in building their own technologies, whether that involves the factory machinery, the management software that runs their plants, or the back-end systems that handle their data.Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The automaker has faced financial struggles, management upheavals and reputational damage following the 2018 arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The attacks by al-Qaida killed nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001, and helped spur U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq in what the George W. Bush administration called its war on terror.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Washington has the people and the vision to stand up to any unconstitutional actions by a second Trump administration.Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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However, Russia's defense minister, Andrei Belousov, said on December 16 that the four Ukrainian regions Putin claims to have annexed— Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk and Donetsk, would be fully under Moscow's control in 2025.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The designation means all property and interests of the affected targets that are in the U.S. or under U.S. control are blocked and must be reported.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Safety Parking will get harder, and walking will get safer: California has stricter parking rules under AB 413.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Due to the high pollution levels, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has issued the No-Burn rule for Wednesday, prohibiting the use of wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in indoor or outdoor devices across the South Coast Air Basin.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The incoming administration has promised the largest deportation operation in history.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainian and Russian officials confirmed the offensive, but the sides offered varying accounts of the scale and efficiency of the new operation.Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
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However, the Jets are also set to hire a new head coach and general manager in the offseason after Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas, the regime that brought Rodgers to New York, were fired mid-season.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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In the end, Mr. al-Assad’s grip on the country was anchored by the fear his regime instilled in the population, the Syrian police officer, Abed, said.Carlotta Gall, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Bianconeri were seeking their first trophy under the stewardship of Coach Thiago Motta, but instead became the first victims of the Sergio Conceicao era at Milan as their opponents secured a place in Monday’s final.Adam Digby, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, under the stewardship of Shanahan and Lynch, the 49ers have made the playoffs four times and made two Super Bowl appearances in eight seasons.Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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