governance
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"These questions require answers now. They cannot be deferred until the next meeting of the Fifa Council - nor can future governance reforms substitute for scrutiny of decisions already taken and accountability for them."
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Eventually, Muslim Americans were empowered to be a part of America’s shifting governance, while also changing the narrative around Islam.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026
Blumenfield also understands the objection but points out that the ballot already is overwhelming, and that everything in Measure LA addresses a change in governance and efficiency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Mr. Specht argues that the “the ownership society ceded a lot of autonomy to local communities” and that “local governance has become little more than a blanket veto on any proposal for new development.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Neither do I wish that it be thought presumptuous if a man of low and inferior social condition dares to examine and lay down rules for the governance of princes.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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