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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

As governor, he said he would not obstruct federal immigration authorities, instead favouring a return to what he characterised as a more co-operative approach seen during the Obama administration.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The lieutenant governor serves on various boards that oversee the University of California, California State University and community college systems, and can be called upon to break a tie in the state Senate.

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

“Then I found out. Mother finagled the governor to appoint me to the Council of Defense. The draft board said that could be my service.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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