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as in administration
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
government by the people, for the people
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
a board involved in the government of the distribution of benefits to veterans
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as in governmental
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Recent Examples of government
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Instead of focusing on what could divide North Korea from China, the United States should collaborate with the Chinese government to rein in North Korea’s volatile behavior.
—Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
The former Tottenham, Everton, Leicester and Barcelona striker, with 80 caps for England, was briefly suspended by the BBC in 2023 after tweeting criticism of the Conservative government policy.
—Harriet Marsden, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
The federal government took them back, resulting in a giant checkerboard of alternating public and private squares.
—April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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During a later meeting with Penn and Trowbridge in which the former questions the latter on how the British government is going to handle Russia, Russell plays Wyler as an observer.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Instead of focusing on what could divide North Korea from China, the United States should collaborate with the Chinese government to rein in North Korea’s volatile behavior.
—Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
The former Tottenham, Everton, Leicester and Barcelona striker, with 80 caps for England, was briefly suspended by the BBC in 2023 after tweeting criticism of the Conservative government policy.
—Harriet Marsden, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
The federal government took them back, resulting in a giant checkerboard of alternating public and private squares.
—April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
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Look no further than the evolving cabinet for the ascending presidential administration for a reminder that the answer is yes.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The officials also expressed concern that the Israeli commitments will not be relevant once the Trump administration assumes office, given the diminished threat of the U.S. suspending military assistance.Barak Ravid, Axios, 20 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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The move comes several weeks after the server company’s auditor, Ernst & Young, resigned, following months of disagreement over Super Micro Computer’s governance practices and board independence.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Authoritarian rivals of the United States thrive in countries where governance, transparency, and accountability are weak, making support for democracy all the more important.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Tyson had been released from state prison on April 6 after serving 24 years on a kidnapping and theft case and was almost immediately declared a post-release control supervision violator for failing to report to a parole officer, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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At the time, Biden urged regulators to reinstate safeguards for banks with assets between $100 billion and $250 billion and to strengthen supervision over financial institutions.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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FirstEnergy sought either a state or a federal solution for its financially struggling nuclear plants, which were later owned by a subsidiary.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The complete federal investigation of that incident, conducted by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, was released 11 months later.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 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 various videos of the operation that witnesses have posted online never get old.Rich Lowry, National Review, 22 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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Jewish pioneers’ history here has been preserved at Leadville’s Temple Israel, built in 1884 for a community that then numbered some 400 and contributed to business and municipal life.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fluoride exposure through municipal water supplies is especially important for families who don't have dental care.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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