governed
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"So the international community needs to understand the power we are bringing into the world, and that must be managed, must be governed through institutions, treaties, and democratic safeguards."
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Such potential conflicts are typically governed by federal ethics rules.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
If your plan was sold to you as “working owner” coverage, it’s governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Because cicada surges are not well-studied in dense tropical urban settings, no single agency had an off-the-shelf solution,” said Choo, a member of the People’s Action Party that has governed Singapore since 1959.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Because improv is an art form governed by a series of rules, and they want to make sure that when they’re up onstage, everyone abides by those rules.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
