well-governed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Equity investments by well-governed merchant-banking subsidiaries in local businesses boost capital formation; those from private-equity companies all too often favor high-risk speculation.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025
"Our expectation is to have a new Gabon that is well-governed, well-managed, where there is social justice, equity and equal chances," said registered voter Noel Kounta.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025
Mr. Yun fretted that South Korea’s national image — as a well-governed economic and cultural powerhouse — could be damaged by the episode.
From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2023
His lawyer, Felicity Potter, said the decision was “a step towards a properly regulated and well-governed digital asset ecosystem which should be welcomed by potential and current coin-holders alike”.
From Reuters • Feb. 3, 2023
In brief it was substantially true, as President Cisneros declared, that the island was peaceful, law-abiding and well-governed, excepting in those places where the Spanish invaders were making trouble!
From The History of Cuba, vol. 4 by Johnson, Willis Fletcher
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