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
A Supreme Court decision to force prediction markets to be governed by the same rules as sportsbooks would restrict 18- to 20-year-olds from betting on sports in most states.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Though Uganda is governed by an elected president, it has several traditional kingdoms which continue to have significant cultural influence despite not having political power.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Just how much of a role the neurological plays in music making and perception and how much is governed by music as a cultural institution remains to be seen.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
