govern
verb (used with object)
to rule over by right of authority.
has been governing
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present perfect progressiveof govern (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez, who formerly served as Maduro's vice president, has been governing under Washington's watchful eye since then.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
At that time Ramaphosa's African National Congress had a majority in parliament, but since the 2024 general election the ANC has been governing in a coalition.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Since the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been governing with the backing of the international community.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
His cabinet has been governing the euro zone country in a caretaker capacity.
From Reuters ● Dec. 20, 2022
A man who has been governing Spain so long must have many.'
From Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve, C.B., D.C.L. In Two Volumes. Volume II. by John Knox Laughton
