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Only three athletes were cleared by skating’s governing body to compete as “neutral” figure skaters in Milan—and they won’t be part of a team.

From The Wall Street Journal

The game's governing bodies are keeping a close eye on the situation.

From BBC

Scientific research and exploration also remain an "objective of all humanity", he added, pointing to treaties that govern how nations are supposed to act in space.

From Barron's

He told the BBC last year that his governing Progressive Party was "ready to build better relations with the US", saying: "I think that is terribly important for this country."

From BBC

There are HOA rules, local municipal codes, environmental overlays and restrictions that could govern exactly what you can do to your trees.

From The Wall Street Journal