governed

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"Expenditure is governed by the same standards and disciplines as any publicly funded body, with strict value-for-money requirements, detailed planning, multi-year strategies, independent audit, and Treasury oversight," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

In short, this relationship reflected something real and causal, not just that badly governed firms were more likely to tolerate such connections in the first place.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

The EPA said in a statement that the CSB data the Journal analyzed includes facilities that aren’t governed by RMP rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The Los Angeles Zoo is the last major American zoo governed by a city department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

They were governed by private loyalties which they did not question.

From "1984" by George Orwell