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governor

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


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The talk revolved around Eric Swalwell, the 45-year-old congressman from the East Bay and one of the top Democratic contenders for California governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

More drastic ideas to lower the federal government’s interest burden include a so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord, floated back in late 2024 by Stephen Miran, then in the private sector, and now a Fed governor.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India governor said the monetary board had judged it prudent to wait and see how growth and inflation develop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Under the proposal adopted last week, the governor and the leaders of the state House and Senate would each pick seven members.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

His first large order is from a governor who wants a thousand cream puffs for the wedding of his daughter—Tamar.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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