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governor

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


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“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

Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin at 12:15 p.m., and Fed governor Christopher Waller at 2 p.m.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Thomas Jefferson, governor of Virginia, was the next plotter.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen




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