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governor

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


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In his speech last month, Fed governor Miran said he would support selling some securities if they were trading at a profit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“We continuously review our priorities,” Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the PIF’s governor, said in an interview with state-owned broadcaster al-Arabiya on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway and will complete the congressional term of fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who was elected governor in November.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

What kind of person, then, thinks they will run for a promotion as substantial as governor of California and keep these secrets contained?

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

In the spring of 1610, the man who was to be James Town’s new governor in 1609, Sir Thomas Gates, finally arrived.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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