# governing

Pronunciation: US say "GUV-ur-ning" /ˈɡʌvɚnɪŋ/; UK say "GUV-uh-ning" /ˈɡʌvənɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of govern. — present participle and gerund of govern
   - Simple: Present participle of govern. Use this -ing form to talk about ruling or controlling something while it is happening.
   - _The coalition governing the region collapsed after a single contentious vote._
   - _Governing well requires patience and a real willingness to compromise._

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