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governor

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


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They weren’t kingmakers when it came to electing California governors.

From Los Angeles Times

His shot at governor, despite the polls, is unlikely.

From Los Angeles Times

Back in 2022, when New York State was preparing to approve the practice, the state's Catholic Conference urged voters to contact its governor to voice opposition.

From BBC

Bank of Korea governor nominee Shin Hyun-song said U.S. dollar liquidity in South Korea remains ample despite recent volatility in the won, suggesting external risks to the financial system are contained.

From The Wall Street Journal

The data-center developer co-founded by Rick Perry, the former energy secretary and governor of Texas, confirmed Monday that it is yet to sign a cornerstone tenant for its Project Matador campus in Amarillo, Texas.

From Barron's