governor
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In a speech in February, Fed governor Christopher Waller put it more colorfully: “You don’t want banks every night … digging around the couch cushions looking for money. That is massively inefficient, stupid.”
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
Although he adored the title “colonel,” it was only an honorary one, granted by the governor of Illinois.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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Russia - Introductory
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