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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2
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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He's also uprooted what the GOP has long decried as social engineering by liberals, reflected recently by programs known as DEI (for diversity, equity and inclusion) − now banned in the federal government.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Eyewitnesses have accused government supporters of carrying out execution-style killings and video footage has emerged of mass graves.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Upon her sentencing, Gutierrez-Reed, who had blamed the film's management for the shooting, asked the presiding Santa Fe judge to consider probation instead of the maximum jail time.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Operating expenses Enhancing compliance and risk management has been the cornerstone of Wells’ operational strategy since Scharf took over.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: The Trump administration has signaled intentions to roll backInflation Reduction Act tax credits and has also taken a stance against offshore wind.—
Emily Hamilton,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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The administration’s pause on federal grants for water cuts, which have since been reinstated, threw a wrench into negotiations between seven Western states on how to divvy up a dwindling and overused Colorado River – negotiations managed by Reclamation with critical deadlines approaching.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
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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To compensate for stronger rules on fire-prone areas, county voters favored building more homes in higher-density urban areas, with 55% in support and 30% opposed.—
Hunter Clauss,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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The House voted to repeal a Biden-era rule focused on decentralized finance, or DeFi, which refers to peer-to-peer financial services on the blockchain.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The key is understanding what customers need and whether AI can provide a valuable, scalable service that improves business operations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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As part of this transaction, Zegna is acquiring the operations of the Tom Ford fashion business.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
18 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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Our activities promote environmental stewardship, social justice and sound governance practices.—
Suat Bakkal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But on two fronts, Grier continued a risky pattern that has marked his stewardship of the franchise, often to his team’s detriment.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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