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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
Their demands include a 45% share of traditional media revenue and 33% of new revenue, alongside more significant governance power.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Experts and residents of Idlib describe their governance as pragmatic and influenced by both internal and external pressure, with efforts to distance themselves from a jihadist past and gain international acceptance.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
But if the Idlib governance is any sign of what’s to come, many Western observers are worried, as it was beset by corruption and suppression of opposition voices.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Earlier Thursday, Yoon defended his decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges.
—Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Experts and residents of Idlib describe their governance as pragmatic and influenced by both internal and external pressure, with efforts to distance themselves from a jihadist past and gain international acceptance.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
But if the Idlib governance is any sign of what’s to come, many Western observers are worried, as it was beset by corruption and suppression of opposition voices.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Earlier Thursday, Yoon defended his decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges.
—Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governance
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What happens to Social Security if the government shuts down?The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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If two-thirds of your government pension is more than your Social Security benefit, your benefit could be reduced to zero.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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One element of fixing problems was investing heavily in building their own technologies, whether that involves the factory machinery, the management software that runs their plants, or the back-end systems that handle their data.Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The automaker has faced financial struggles, management upheavals and reputational damage following the 2018 arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Should Trump be certified, unless the disability is relieved his administration will labor under a cloud of illegitimacy.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Tariffs emerged as a key theme for the incoming administration.Jason Gewirtz,Patricia Martell, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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Ward is under team control for 2025 and 2026, so the Blue Jays would have him for two seasons.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Pilgrims submitted to security controls before entering the Holy Door, amid new security fears following a deadly Christmas market attack in Germany.Silvia Stellacci and Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Last month, the Biden administration proposed a rule requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity drugs.Ivana Saric, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
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But the rules remain far more permissive than before the war.Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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At the height of operations, the Bowyer Gambling business contained at least 700 sports wagering clients, according to federal law enforcement officials, with many of the wagers transmitted offshore through a Costa Rican call center.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Two more years and she was promoted to vice president of operations.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Assad family has been living in Russia under the protection of President Vladimir Putin since the collapse of its regime at the beginning of December.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024
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The current stress test regime acts as a regulation and restricts business financing.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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For taxpayers, the Coast Guard’s prudent budgetary stewardship is an amazing thing.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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This fall, Harvard Business School began teaching Su’s stewardship of AMD as a case study.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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