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governor

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


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A big field of candidates makes it possible for a Republican to be elected governor.

From Los Angeles Times

The governor’s office sharply rebuked the court’s action.

From Los Angeles Times

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran said he thinks the Fed needs to cut interest rates by about a percentage point this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Right now the governor of Texas is spending over $3 million specifically against me, running ads, so it doesn’t sound like they want to go against me,” she said.

From Salon

The extraordinary meeting preceded an already scheduled regular session of the IAEA's board of governors, which represents 35 countries.

From Barron's