The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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They are products from life-insurance companies, backed by bond portfolios and strictly regulated by state governments, which convert a pile of money into a guaranteed lifetime income.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The pace of change has caught many European governments off guard, despite years of warnings from scientists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Lawmakers stopped short of capping payouts in the bill, a change sought by some local governments and school districts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Teacher retention is a challenge successive governments have had to grapple with.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
State governments have been forced to shift funds from public services, education, health, and welfare to pay for incarceration, and they now face unprecedented economic crises as a result.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
