governed

Example Sentences

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This is an autonomously governed region "riddled with active smuggling networks", according to a 2024 report by the international affairs think tank, Chatham House.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It isn’t only in postcolonial countries that many people prefer being governed by people who share their values, culture and economic interests, even if their style of governance is less polished or professional.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But about 400 years ago, strict social rules governed "hatiquette," and removing a hat was expected as a sign of respect.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

In Norway, where Griffin delivered his recent remarks, a strong social safety net is a hallmark of the country, which is governed as a constitutional monarchy.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

It was their bible, containing, as it allegedly did, the history of their race and the commandments that governed their extended lives.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer