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governor

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


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Higher inflation also poses a challenge for Kevin Warsh, the new governor of the Fed, ahead of his first interest rate decision in charge of the central bank next week.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

She claimed that in 2001, when I was a White House aide,I asked her to gather evidence against the state’s then governor, Don Siegelman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Both gave up House seats to run for governor and now risk being out of office next year if Evette shuts them out.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

By Friday, May 16, rumors of the convoy had reached the governor.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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