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

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 investigations are linked to the nucleus of power which has governed for the past eight years."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

"Fundamentally, we want to have a productive relationship with China. We want to live in a world which is governed by rules."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Just how much of a role the neurological plays in music making and perception and how much is governed by music as a cultural institution remains to be seen.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin