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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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Recent Examples of government
Peter Weber, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Halbert's case was originally dismissed by Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson, who said the outside counsel hired by Shelby County government lacked standing to bring the ouster petition.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 31 Mar. 2026
Npr Staff, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Now, ex-government whistleblowers are adding fuel to Havana Syndrome’s smoldering embers.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 11, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Knesset approved the bill 62-48 amid condemnation from human rights groups, Palestinians and several European governments.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Halbert's case was originally dismissed by Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson, who said the outside counsel hired by Shelby County government lacked standing to bring the ouster petition.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Captured on Iranian state TV, the blast occurred close to the huge pro-government rally as a reporter was interviewing a top Iranian official.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Now, ex-government whistleblowers are adding fuel to Havana Syndrome’s smoldering embers.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 11, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
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The administration of Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is following in the footsteps of its predecessor by squandering taxpayers’ money to conceal information from the public that the public has the absolute right to know.—
David Plymyer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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While the plan to relocate the city administration building to Miami Freedom Park has been more widely discussed, the prospect of combining it with City Hall has received less attention.—
Tess Riski
March 26,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Guerin’s experience, having played on two Stanley Cup-winning teams and serving in the management for a few more, the importance of depth come playoff time — when injuries can be sudden and devastating to a team’s title hopes 1 is a vital tool in the team’s toolbox.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Topics include weight management, diet, exercise, Alzheimer’s disease prevention, and the biology of aging.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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That in-the-shadows violence permeates all institutions, from prisons to governmental offices.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Diversent heads the legal organization Cubalex, which operates as an independent, non-governmental entity that offers free legal assistance to citizens, documents human rights abuses.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated March 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Online, Black folks are constantly having this sort of public-private conversation about global current events, the federal administration’s dangerous incompetence, and democratic backsliding at all levels of governance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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The March 17 ruling triggered fury across the continent and renewed longstanding questions about the organization’s governance.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah would thrive with a family that can provide supervision, structure, patience and understanding, along with a consistent routine.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Social-media posts show that ICEBlock was used across the country, from the Bronx to Opelika, Alabama, with sightings of federal agents reported at car washes, Mexican restaurants, and grocery stores.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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In Georgia, the protests come just days after ICE officers were deployed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and cities like Oakwood and Social Circle clash with the federal government over ICE detention facilities being built in their districts.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Semenya, who was assigned female at birth in South Africa and has high natural testosterone levels, won a European Court of Human Rights judgment in her years-long legal challenge to track and field's rules which did not overturn them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sweeney Bell had a tepid response, however, to a recent controversy in which dozens of local Democrats were kicked off the ballot for breaking an Indiana Democratic Party rule.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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Manolo’s Bakery, which became a hub of protests and activism during the operation, lost more than $50,000 from having to close shop.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The initial rally happened on June 14, a week after the uptick in immigration enforcement operations in LA County.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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