govern
verb (used with object)
to rule over by right of authority.
are governing
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present progressiveof govern.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"For human therapists, there are governing boards and mechanisms for providers to be held professionally liable for mistreatment and malpractice," Iftikhar said.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026
“If I don’t know what is being said is true, I don’t think I can trust in the people that are governing my country,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2024
"There are governing bodies in each state in America which have their own set of rules," he says.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2023
There isn’t much evidence that the decor of waiting rooms or the lack of first-name relationships with doctors are governing factors in Americans’ feelings about healthcare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
The denomination of these officers, governments, evidenceth that they are governing officers, vested with rule in the Church.
From The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London by
