governing

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Iran's governing body says Fifa regulations state each federation involved in the World Cup receives 8% of the tickets for each of their matches, to distribute to supporters.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Analysts expect the central bank's governing council to deliver a quarter percentage point increase to the key deposit rate, taking it from 2.00 to 2.25 percent, when it meets Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

FIFA, soccer’s governing body, has recommended fans arrive three hours early for matches at the stadium, located just outside L.A., which suffers from difficult parking and chaotic road access.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

They go off during summer festas, after Mass on big saint days, and, it turns out, when the governing party wins reelection.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

From this moment you are exempted from rules governing rudeness.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry