governing

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Governing such a state requires balancing competing interests, navigating entrenched divisions and, yes, making decisions that will inevitably anger one side or the other.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

“If it becomes apparent that the current energy price increases will translate into broad consumer price inflation in the medium term, the Governing Council of the ECB will act decisively in a timely manner.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Governing is a long and laborious process, requiring study, deliberation and the weighing of competing forces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

Governing body Fifa have come under fire for their pricing policy that many believe makes the tournament untouchable to the average fan.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

About this time appeared "The Art of Governing by Parties;" this was always a favorite subject of the old Freethinkers, and is still further elucidated by Bolingbroke.

From Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." by Bradlaugh, Charles