- present tense form of govern (3rd person singular).
governs
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One of the biggest obstacles to a black hole splitting comes from thermodynamics, the branch of physics that governs how energy behaves and how physical systems change.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
Where U.S. law does not apply, Texas state law governs, the agreement states.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
If Mamdani has so far shown a pragmatic streak in how he governs that can feel at odds with the loftier promises of his campaign, some friction with his most hard-line voters might be inevitable.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
An independent Charter Reform Commission recommended changes to improve the way the city governs itself, but it was ultimately the City Council that approved placing measures on the ballot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 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
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