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governor

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


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Swalwell, a leading contender in California's governor race, denies the claims, vowing to defend himself with "facts".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

She announced in July that she would not run for California governor — leaving the door open for a presidential run or something else — then published a book in September rehashing her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

More drastic ideas to lower the federal government’s interest burden include a so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord, floated back in late 2024 by Stephen Miran, then in the private sector, and now a Fed governor.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Mr. Stitt, a Republican, is governor of Oklahoma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“This is unfortunate, but not entirely unexpected,” the governor says.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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