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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

The race between Graham Platner and Janet Mills was billed as the showdown of the Democratic primary season: Oysterman vs. governor.

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

When Major Washington heard about the royal orders to Dinwiddie, he rode into Williamsburg, sought out the governor, and volunteered for the mission.

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




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