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Recent Examples of governor
The governor's apparent efforts to realign with Trump—his former ally and 2024 Republican primary rival—come amid speculation that DeSantis is preparing for a potential 2028 White House bid, or hoping to launch first lady Casey DeSantis' own political ambitions.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Democrats have criticized the governor in the past for taking longer to fill vacancies in Democratic-leaning districts that in those dominated by the GOP.
—Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
From there, a singular version, House Bill 1227 (2024), was voted on and advanced to the governor’s desk.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The governor and the Florida Cabinet — of which the chief financial officer is a part — oversee the Office of Insurance Regulation.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Democrats have criticized the governor in the past for taking longer to fill vacancies in Democratic-leaning districts that in those dominated by the GOP.
—Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
From there, a singular version, House Bill 1227 (2024), was voted on and advanced to the governor’s desk.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The governor and the Florida Cabinet — of which the chief financial officer is a part — oversee the Office of Insurance Regulation.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governor
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At the same time, with fewer experienced administrators on staff, industry influence over regulatory decisions will likely only grow stronger.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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For example, Joel Montalbano, the space agency’s deputy associate administrator for the Space Operations Mission Directorate, addressed the matter after Williams and Wilmore splashed down off the coast of Florida.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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As more Americans take on international roles, stock options have become a key part of the expatriate executive’s compensation package, especially when working for foreign employers.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Many put the blame on the meager tax credits offered by the California government, and while there are efforts underway to raise these figures, Glatter believes entertainment executives also need to do their part.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2025
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Murder, torture, rape and summary executions of prisoners of war ordered by commanders.—
Askold Haywas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Included among dozens of other characters are a submarine commander and his crew, a creepy coroner, a sweaty spy, an American flyboy, and even the soon-to-be spy novelist Ian Fleming.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Maryland will hire a new athletic director, and that person will have the chance to decide what kind of department the state’s flagship university should have.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alex Adams, the governor’s former budget chief and director of Health and Welfare since June, was appointed to a position in the Trump administration on Tuesday, according to a news release.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some of you may be offered a new job or a client could appear or decide to take on more projects with your employer.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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But what’s driving this change, and how can society ensure that this shift benefits employers and workers?—
Scott White,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The building was being built by the China Railway Construction Corporation for Thailand’s government auditor general.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Point seven demanded justice for all Russian war criminals, including Putin and his top generals.—
Simon Shuster,
TIME,
24 Mar. 2025
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Those were the cultural concepts that Harvey Pratt, a chief of the tribe, drew on to design the Native American Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Karl recalled that about forty minutes later, the chief called back with bad news.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Last year, the state passed a law allowing parents, guardians or school superintendents to waive the 30-hour work week limit for 16- and 17-year-olds during the school year.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Richly paid superintendents often retire with multimillion-dollar lifetime pension benefits.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Governor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governor. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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