Definitions

governor

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

NOUN

person administrating government

Synonyms

STRONG

administrator boss chief commander comptroller controller director executive head leader manager overseer ruler superintendent supervisor

WEAK

chief of state gubernatorial leader guv head honcho presiding officer

Antonyms

STRONG

employee follower worker

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The Bank of Japan governor said the central bank will discuss a rate hike, a comment that lifted the yen and yields on Japanese bonds.

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Three days later, the governor advised pregnant women and preschoolers within 5 miles to evacuate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy sent letters to governors directing that crosswalks must not contain distractions: “Roads are for safety, not political messages or artwork.”

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Comments from several top Fed officials, including Fed governor Christopher Waller, have helped revive expectations for another rate-cut in December.

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Michigan’s governor, in a reversal of the historical pattern, refused to use militia to retake the plant, forcing GM to recognize the UAW.

From The Wall Street Journal

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