governor

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Recent Examples of governor The seat became available when Mikie Sherrill, now the New Jersey governor, resigned in November 2025 to run in the gubernatorial election. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026 Speaker Carl Heastie can bring it to a vote and the governor can sign it. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 Representatives from the governor’s office did not respond to an email Friday requesting comment. Rose Evans updated March 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026 Mace is running for governor this year. Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for governor
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Noun
  • If the judge signs off on the case April 2, a fund administrator will be appointed and a website will be created for the settlement.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • According to Chartis, 40% of rural hospitals already operate at a loss, and many hospital administrators say they could be forced to reduce services, or worse, if fewer patients have insurance to pay for their care.
    Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Manuela Moscoso is the inaugural executive and artistic director of CARA (Center for Art, Research, and Alliances) and has served as curator of the Second Bienal das Amazônias (2025), the Eleventh Liverpool Biennial (2021), and the Bienal de Cuenca (2014).
    Manuela Moscoso, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The former Fortune 100 company marketing executive rescued a white rabbit that a family with kids no longer wanted.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Borman, the commander, insisted on as few lunar orbits as possible given the risks.
    Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Ghalibaf is importantly a former senior Revolutionary Guard commander and a close adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei.
    CBS News, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At thirty-three, Chalker was older than most of his classmates, with more experience professionally and abroad, and he was tapped to spend a day with James Pavitt, then the agency’s director of operations.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Of all the criteria the employer has to weigh, including personality and work ethic, the candidate’s ability to do the job carries the most weight.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
  • And as of Friday, ATN officials said more than 70 of its bus drivers represented by the Teamsters Local 952 union were able to find jobs through other services offered by their employer, Parking Company of America.
    Victoria Le, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • When Hezbollah leader and co-founder Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in September 2024, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard general was killed with him.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
  • He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Grand Island in 1994 and served as vicar general and pastor of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary before his 2021 appointment to Colorado Springs, according to the archdiocese.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Local officials, including the fire marshal of Sacramento Metro Fire and the Lincoln police chief, contributed to the report's findings.
    Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Santa Clara’s top leadership, a county chief operating officer and county executive, both make more than Bryant, according to 2024 data from the nonprofit Transparent California.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Licata officially appointed as FWISD’s acting superintendent The Board of Managers unanimously voted to confirm Licata as the school district’s superintendent.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
  • As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Governor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governor. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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