governed

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This is an autonomously governed region "riddled with active smuggling networks", according to a 2024 report by the international affairs think tank, Chatham House.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But about 400 years ago, strict social rules governed "hatiquette," and removing a hat was expected as a sign of respect.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Cities such as Los Angeles and Detroit installed red-yellow-green traffic lights that governed drivers’ actions on busy streets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

In Norway, where Griffin delivered his recent remarks, a strong social safety net is a hallmark of the country, which is governed as a constitutional monarchy.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

One daughter married an army general who for a time governed Formosa, and it was this uncle- general who encouraged Papa to enroll in a military school.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston