govern

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England will hold discussions with cricket's governing body with the aim of improving decision-making technology following a controversial error on the opening day of the third Ashes Test.

From BBC

Five of the six MPs who were denied entry were from the governing Liberal Party.

From BBC

The law on "granting a loan to prevent the bankruptcy of Budapest municipality" was adopted by the 199-member parliament -- dominated by Orban's governing coalition -- with 136 voting in favour, 34 against with no abstentions.

From Barron's

Belgium, a country of just 12 million people, may host the EU's governing institutions -- but it very rarely finds itself in such a pivotal position for the whole bloc.

From Barron's

His term was not without controversy: He was one of several officials who violated Fed rules governing when officials can trade securities.

From MarketWatch