1
as in to rule
to exercise authority or power over
from 1923 to 1948 Palestine was presided over by Great Britain under a mandate granted by the League of Nations
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2
as in to operate
to look after and make decisions about
he presides over a vast communications empire
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In 1989, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the Mexico City Policy didn't violate constitutional rights to freedom of speech after the government was sued by the DKT Memorial Fund.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025 -
That could change in February, as the party has taken the second spot in polling with 20% — above the ruling SPD Party.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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America must project strength abroad – owning and operating the Panama Canal might be an important step towards a stronger America and a more secure globe.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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As for the claim that Chinese soldiers are operating the canal?—
Robin Wright,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The agreement, if approved by the federal court, would end dueling lawsuits alleging violation of the lease between San Diego and the theme park governing its Mission Bay site.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rules governing mortgage relief for loans backed by Freddie Mac are similar.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Then, in December, the National Park Service issued its final rule restricting bear baiting on Alaska lands managed by the NPS.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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Upon arriving at the island inn managed by smiley, panicky Jack McBrayer, Jim and Margot escalate things quickly after an initial agreement to share the tiny venue between their very different wedding parties.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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Summary: This position will supervise and lead a team of engineering and environmental subject matter experts who perform detailed review of environmental and financial documents related to infrastructure project scopes and planning.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Initial meetings should be supervised, and if the elder dog is becoming agitated, they should be separated or distracted before trying again later.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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If confirmed by the Senate, Kennedy would head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees many of the country’s health agencies, from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Colorado’s Division of Youth Services, which oversees the state’s 14 youth detention and commitment facilities, had not previously said how the teen died.—
Sam Tabachnik,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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The group and its allies currently control 53 seats in Lebanon’s 128-member parliament, enough to sway important decisions.—
Hanin Ghaddar,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Feb. 2025
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Mexico's agreement: Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country would send 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border to help control the flow of migrants and drugs into the U.S.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Trump leveraged the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which grants the president broad authority to regulate a multitude of economic transactions including trade with other countries following the declaration of a national emergency.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Feb. 2025
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These rules would have allowed the FCC to regulate how internet service providers are able to allocate data speeds, requiring them to treat all internet traffic equally, regardless of purpose.—
Donald Kimball,
National Review,
2 Feb. 2025
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