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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governance
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Keeping Families Together was active for just a few days in August 2024 before Texas and 15 other Republican states sued the federal government, halting applications.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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There's a common view in the AI world, shared by both proponents and opponents of regulation, that the U.S. federal government won't mandate guardrails on the technology unless there's a major galvanizing incident.Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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The next next man: Clayton Keller Next-up defenseman: John Carlson Leaving the veteran stalwart off the initial roster was one of the more difficult calls management had to make, but his performance hasn’t wavered since receiving the news.Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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While Saks’ and Neiman’s managements are being consolidated into one team, Bergdorf Goodman continues to be operated by a separate team.David Moin, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Itay Chen, on dealing with his son's absence for the second consecutive holiday season and the prospect of his son coming home under the incoming Trump administration.Christina Shaw, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration are working together to get some form of agreement, which is unusual, NPR's Daniel Estrin says.Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Raimondo said that the rule is very complex and, because of that, the comment period is 120 days, longer than usual timeline for rule-making.Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Trump will face appeals from those urging him to repeal the new rules.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 13 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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The incoming administration has promised the largest deportation operation in history.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Coup attempts, widespread protests and regime changes can halt operations, displace employees and create regulatory uncertainty.Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Whether that will be enough to achieve regime change is another matter.Michael Wilner, Miami Herald, 14 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 18 Jan. 2025.
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