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ruling(verb, adjective, superior, important, master)
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government(noun, scope, politics, domain, s[here)
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directing(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
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dominant(adjective, strong, superior, important, powerful)
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governance(noun, scope, politics, domain, s[here)
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managing(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
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predominant(adjective, important, main, chief, principal)
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reigning(verb, adjective, main, chief, over)
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dominating(verb, adjective, top, superior, important)
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administration(noun, scope, politics, domain, s[here)
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master(adjective, master, dominant)
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administering(noun, verb, direction, management, running)
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government activity(noun, scope, politics, domain, s[here)
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presiding(verb, adjective, master, domineering, controlling)
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regnant(adjective, over, dominant, widespread, domineering)
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conducting(noun, verb, adjective, direction, management)
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