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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
Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
On the other hand, Nvidia shares rallied after earnings in May because its outlook would’ve surpassed expectations if not for U.S. government curtailing its ability to sell chips to China.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
On Wednesday, July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission departed for the moon, powered by a Saturn V rocket and years of government investment in science and education (a pretty thought today).
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Founded by former defense strategists and robotics engineers, The Guild spent over a decade building AI and autonomous systems for government and security clients.
—The Guild Contributor, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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But Israel’s incoming operation is drawing warning from governments and aid groups, who remain concerned about the Israeli military’s conduct over the past two years amid a high civilian casualty rate, reports of war crimes, human rights abuses and aid blockades.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
On the other hand, Nvidia shares rallied after earnings in May because its outlook would’ve surpassed expectations if not for U.S. government curtailing its ability to sell chips to China.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
On Wednesday, July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission departed for the moon, powered by a Saturn V rocket and years of government investment in science and education (a pretty thought today).
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Founded by former defense strategists and robotics engineers, The Guild spent over a decade building AI and autonomous systems for government and security clients.
—The Guild Contributor, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
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The arrests of two wildland firefighters accused of working illegally in Washington state has sparked a new round of debate over the Trump administration's priorities about wildfires and immigration enforcement.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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It has been tagged as a giveaway to rich elites, and the administration is tapping a vice president who grew up poor in Middletown to turn public perception.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Experts in business management have noted that companies generally don’t take measures on diversity and climate because of a political stance, but rather as a business decision.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Researchers created a breeding strategy that included monitoring reproductive behavior, strict incubation management and intensive care after birth, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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During a governance committee meeting held directly before the regular school board meeting, several school board members voiced their opposition and concern over the decision.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Taking stock of your current AI readiness and bolstering these foundational pillars now will pay off by giving you the flexibility to pivot to pursue future growth opportunities: Data quality and governance.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic can confirm that inspectors from La Liga’s stadium supervision committee visited the Camp Nou last Tuesday, but no immediate conclusions were shared.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Introducing any new pet, even of the same species, should be done slowly and under supervision, especially with older animals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Refugee resettlement agencies across the country have been left in limbo after the Trump administration last month abruptly suspended federal funding for resettlement services and halted new entries into the United States.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Homeland Security officials are also bringing on new police dogs and buying vast tranches of new equipment and gear to support the new officers, according to a USA TODAY review of federal purchasing data.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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These rules are only in place for students in the Mason School district and not visiting teams.—
Jennie Key,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Military planners aimed to mitigate these risks with dress rehearsals at a base in Los Alamitos, California, and training on rules of force, according to the July 1 planning document.—
Tom Hals,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The first humans on Mars would be tasked with taking account of local resources, setting up landing operations, establishing a power source and building homes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The company plans to continue operations and market the business for sale during the bankruptcy proceedings.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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For decades, the lagoon has also been a destination for Florida’s municipal sewage.—
Lois Parshley,
The Atlantic,
25 Aug. 2025
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In a letter to Indy Parks, the Eagle Creek Park Advisory Committee said the bridge was a perfect fit at Eagle Creek, the country’s largest municipal park.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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