governance
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These areas offer a small, but important, glimpse into the state of South Africa's local governance.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Eventually, Muslim Americans were empowered to be a part of America’s shifting governance, while also changing the narrative around Islam.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026
Mr. Specht argues that the “the ownership society ceded a lot of autonomy to local communities” and that “local governance has become little more than a blanket veto on any proposal for new development.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
“I haven’t changed a bit in the 30 years, and so I’ll continue to give people the kind of common sense governance that they deserve.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Joff made a show of asking his grandfather to assume governance of the realm, and Lord Tywin solemnly ac-cepted the responsibility, "until Your Grace does come of age."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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