- present participle of govern.
governing
Example Sentences
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"Governing is done in shades of gray. What his grey-mode of government will look like, we still don't know."
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Governing such a state requires balancing competing interests, navigating entrenched divisions and, yes, making decisions that will inevitably anger one side or the other.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
“If it becomes apparent that the current energy price increases will translate into broad consumer price inflation in the medium term, the Governing Council of the ECB will act decisively in a timely manner.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
Governing body the FIA has proposed a compromise whereby the ratio is measured both at ambient temperature and 130C.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Government Local Governing AuthoritiesPrivate Owners 3216668 100205 7624315 118401,188 Total to end of 1908 716 215 415 1,346 Footnote a: Pioneering bores sunk to explore and ascertain the artesian possibilities of new country.
From Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information by Queensland
