governed

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For instance, movement of one leg is mainly governed by the neural circuits for that leg.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

"It's about time a woman governed us, one who makes us feel valued," another, Catalina Solana Guamá, added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Going forward, it was hoped that Southern governments would truly rest on the consent of the governed, as the Declaration of Independence had promised.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

The deepest danger is that we come to see ourselves as machines and therefore accept being governed as machines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Because improv is an art form governed by a series of rules, and they want to make sure that when they’re up onstage, everyone abides by those rules.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell