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governor

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


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Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller speaks at 12:30 p.m.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

The California Public Utilities Commission, a panel of five appointed by the governor, will vote on the proposal Aug. 13.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

South Carolina governor Henry McMaster will have to appoint a successor for the remaining months of Graham's term while another primary will need to be held.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

Concerns were also raised in early June over a series of adverts on X containing fake AI-generated images of Reform leader Nigel Farage fighting Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

In response, the British governor of Massachusetts closed down the legislature, and Gage ordered more troops from England.

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

In a separate case involving the Federal Reserve, however, the court recognized a different rule for Fed governors, pointing to the long historical independence of central banking institutions.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

All of them, however, are designated as alternative governors on the team.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

While governors still appoint justices, they must choose from candidates vetted by an independent nominating commission composed of nonlawyers and lawyers selected from across the state.

From Slate Jul. 8, 2026

However, as conditions worsened and warnings escalated, he and governors acted "with caution" and decided closure was the safest option.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Several governors who had earlier preached a “go along” attitude now dug in their heels.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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