governing

Example Sentences

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"It's hard to find what they're looking for, but I do think they're looking for some sort of governing structure."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“We have clear policies prohibiting both actual and simulated gambling, and a set of rules governing how game creators can use gameplay mechanics like paid random items,” the Roblox spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“There needs to be minimum federal safety standards enacted governing sports betting.”

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The method divides space and time into an extremely fine grid, or lattice, allowing scientists to numerically solve the equations governing particle interactions.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

The governing family of our region, the Capital Valley, is House Welle, though I’ve never seen Governor Welle in my life.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard