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governor

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


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California previously gave rise to actor-turned-president Ronald Reagan and action star-turned-state governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

However, it will be Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey who makes the final decision, not necessarily choosing the four animals that receive the highest number of public responses.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Running for governor has proved to be much more daunting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The newly installed governor of New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill, is determined not to repeat Mr. Walz’s mistake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Thomas Jefferson, governor of Virginia, was the next plotter.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen




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