- present tense form of govern (3rd person singular).
governs
Example Sentences
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The review he asked for is modeled on the Tunney Act, a federal law that governs antitrust settlements proposed by the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
New Mexico’s insurance code governs how insurance holding companies register with the state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The talks are taking place seven months after US forces seized president Nicolas Maduro and as interim leader Delcy Rodriguez governs under Washington's watchful eye.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Uefa, which governs European football, had already made its opposition clear by releasing two damning statements - and that strength of feeling has been reaffirmed.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
It governs the behavior of transistors and integrated circuits, which are the essential components of electronic devices such as televisions and computers, and is also the basis of modern chemistry and biology.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
