governed
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Such potential conflicts are typically governed by federal ethics rules.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
If your plan was sold to you as “working owner” coverage, it’s governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
Uganda is governed by an elected president and parliament, but it has several traditional kingdoms that continue to have significant cultural influence despite not having political power.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The 57-year-old, known as JOH, governed from 2014 to 2022 and had been accused of embezzling $2 million in public funds to finance his 2013 presidential campaign.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
And if my designs had not gone amiss, it would have been governed by Gandalf the Grey, and then mayhap things would have gone otherwise.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
