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governor

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


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When asked about Alvendia’s campaign contributions, the spokesman said the governor bases decisions on what’s best for West Virginians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The Bank of England expects stock markets around the world to fall as share prices do not reflect the many risks facing the global economy, its deputy governor has told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The article concludes that Becerra must dramatically shift his approach to seize what may be his only genuine opportunity to become governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Her affections are initially for the governor and his charismatic cohort the way that Louise’s are for Claude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The governor rejected Nichols’s final appeal, saying, “Let the law take its course.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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