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governor

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


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If he wins in November, he will be the first Republican governor in 15 years to run the liberal-leaning US state.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“That’s my gut. And I feel like that’s what happened to us on Caruso and possibly why he didn’t run” for governor this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Ueda’s absence is unlikely to significantly change the bank’s rate decision, as policymakers, including the governor himself, have voiced growing concerns that higher oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict will accelerate underlying inflation.

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

In January of 1955, a new governor, Orval Faubus, took over in Arkansas.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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