governing

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Until that point, Infantino’s most public role in soccer had been hosting tournament draws for UEFA, the governing body of European soccer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In mentioning the "early hours of Monday morning" in a statement, the governing body left Stokes and Atkinson bang to rights.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The suspension was announced Monday after the ICC’s governing body voted, following a long U.N. investigation, that Mr. Khan had committed serious misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Analysts expect the central bank's governing council to deliver a quarter percentage point increase to the key deposit rate, taking it from 2.00 to 2.25 percent, when it meets Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

On weekends, in hot midsummer, you can see how the governing mechanisms work.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas