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governor

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


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“As growth remains highly dependent on the IT sector, we need to remain mindful that disparities across sectors persist,” the BOK governor said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

If he wins in November, he will be the first Republican governor in 15 years to run the liberal-leaning US state.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Hinton said her group is urging the governor and the Legislature to fully fund the program, whether from the state’s general fund or another source.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Among those targeted include Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, all of whom had investigations against them stemming from mortgage records.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“The Trevasses knows everybody; everybody who mights be useful to them. Her great-grandfather was governor of the city; he was so rich, he had coins for teeths,” said Ratwin.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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