governing

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Governing bodies have been trying to keep pace with advances in footwear technology over recent years and World Athletics updated its regulations in January 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank External link and the Bank of Japan External link are both meeting on Wednesday as well, but will release their decisions on Thursday.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

The annual meetings of shareholders in November and the periodic meetings of the Governing Committee were held at Whitehall, or at the Tower, or wherever the court chanced to be residing.

From The "Adventurers of England" on Hudson Bay A Chronicle of the Fur Trade in the North (Volume 18 of the Chronicles of Canada) by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)