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governor

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


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Six candidates for governor discuss affordability, agriculture and rural California issues at a Fresno State forum hosted by farming groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

These days, being a limelight-seeking senator, swing-state governor, or New York City real estate developer who used to host a reality TV show can do the trick.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“We want to bring the whole world to come and invest in Saudi,” said Al-Rumayyan, the PIF governor, at the Miami conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Deputy governor for Khuzestan province, Valiollah Hayati, told the Fars news agency that three companies in the zone were hit, adding that it was unknown yet if there were any deaths.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Then a county judge issued a five-day restraining order forbidding the governor from certifying the result.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling