governing body
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But not every sports governing body is on board.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
At the time, the sport’s governing body recommended hydration breaks if temperatures surpassed 102.2 degrees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, denied a Belgian appeal on Monday morning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
That led to widespread criticism within the game, including from European football's governing body, Belgium and England boss Thomas Tuchel.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
But this is the student council, the governing body of the whole middle school.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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