Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Their presence is governed by a defense agreement that fully respects our sovereignty,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The only major straits where a toll is still collected are the "Turkish Straits" of the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles, which are governed by earlier agreements, signed in Montreux in 1936.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
What we learn in the coming hours will have a big bearing on how we are governed in the coming weeks, months and years.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The former Portuguese colony is governed by Beijing as a special region of China, but it has its own import rules and resembles an overseas market for mainland producers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Because improv is an art form governed by a series of rules, and they want to make sure that when they’re up onstage, everyone abides by those rules.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
