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Post-war, he said, the agency is prepared to assist whatever body is governing the strip in restoring services that have halted, including reopening schools.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023

The hardline Islamist group is governing an impoverished country beset by severe drought, widespread hunger and economic crisis and where the effects of decades of conflict are still keenly felt.

From Reuters • Jun. 23, 2022

First, Mr. Biden is governing in extraordinary times, but his presidency is still governed by the normal rules of American politics.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2022

Bennett does not hide his conservative views but is governing with a centrist bent.

From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2021

And how can we consider the conduct of him who is governing them, except in his absence?

From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron