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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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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As of this writing, tens of thousands of Americans in government roles have already been fired by Elon’s tech toadies.—
Kara Swisher,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2025
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That wasn’t caused by government—it wasn’t caused by Presidents.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Wheesung bounced between a number of different management companies in the ensuing years and a decade into his solo run reverted to his early career stage name, Realslow.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
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Likewise, leadership abilities are crucial for those in management roles and those looking to drive change and innovation within their organization.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Singer-songwriter Majo Aguilar delivers an anthem of Mexican pride for all her paisanos, offering a message of resilience at a time when the immigrant community in the U.S. has been directly impacted by the Trump administration’s callous policies.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
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Duterte’s defense Duterte’s legal team said that Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration shouldn’t have allowed the global court to take custody of the former leader because the Philippines is no longer a party to the ICC.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Boston, which trailed 4-1 in the opening period, tried to generate momentum for a comeback in the second period and enter the third period with control of the game.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Miami Herald retains editorial control of all work.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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So who is responsible for actually enforcing existing conflict of interest rules where they can be applied?—
Abdallah Fayyad,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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Under the rules, the SP80 is not allowed to use the same type of electronics or lithium batteries to help adjust the sails as, say, the America’s Cup or SailGP foilers, even though, proportionally speaking, the SP80 is facing a much higher load on its sails.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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This demand — for flights of 500 km and under — is currently serviced by small turbo propeller aircraft with nearly 15,000 currently in operation.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in Gaza added more pressure to global markets as investors prepare for a busy week packed with major central bank decisions and a high-stakes announcement of US bond sales.—
Lim Hui Jie,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
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Khalil has denied characterizations being repeated by top Trump administration officials that his calls for a ceasefire and criticism of the Israeli regime amount to antisemitism and support for Hamas, which the U.S. designates a terrorist group.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Nicolás Maduro regime has agreed to resume flights transporting Venezuelans deported from the United States back to their home country, U.S. diplomat Richard Grenell said.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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In the United Kingdom, the People’s Pension, one of the country’s largest master trust pensions, recently began shifting assets away from U.S. asset manager State Street due to concerns about its stewardship of climate risk, Net Zero Investor reported.—
John Kostyack,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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She’s expected to prosecute the case against Trump’s stewardship of U.S. foreign policy in particular.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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