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governor

[guhv-er-ner, ‑uh-ner] / ˈgʌv ər nər, ‑ə nər /


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Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway and will complete the congressional term of fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who was elected governor in November.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

What kind of person, then, thinks they will run for a promotion as substantial as governor of California and keep these secrets contained?

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The Bank of England’s governor is among senior financial officials warning that latest AI models could threaten world banking system.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Miller would serve as a regional governor of various Peruvian territories before returning to London in 1826 to write his memoirs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Suddenly the image switches to a live press conference, where the governor addresses a gathering of antsy reporters.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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