govern
verb (used with object)
to rule over by right of authority.
governs
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present tense formof govern (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Lula himself suggested that the mobilisation behind his comeback could shape the way he governs in the years ahead.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Where U.S. law does not apply, Texas state law governs, the agreement states.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
If Mamdani has so far shown a pragmatic streak in how he governs that can feel at odds with the loftier promises of his campaign, some friction with his most hard-line voters might be inevitable.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Barrera, 59, is the president of the San Diego Unified Board of Education, which governs the state’s second-largest school system with about 113,000 students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
“That’s the principle that governs all things,” he said.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
