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Recent Examples of governors
Despite the poor fiscal policy scores for the governors, Edwards expressed confidence that a governor would be better than someone already ensconced in Washington.
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Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
A number of candidates have reportedly been named as possible successors to Powell, including Fed governors Bowman, Waller and Philip Jefferson, White House economist Kevin Hassett and former Fed governor Kevin Warsh.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
A number of candidates have reportedly been named as possible successors to Powell, including Fed governors Bowman, Waller and Philip Jefferson, White House economist Kevin Hassett and former Fed governor Kevin Warsh.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governors
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An investigation was launched after victims at Fieldstone Middle School reported to their school resource officer and school administrators that they were being coerced online.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Schools increased tuition for those kids—by 2012, in-state students were paying for almost half their education, on average—but administrators didn’t want to go too far and provoke the ire of lawmakers who’d hear about it from their constituents.—
Jeffrey Selingo,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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Making the succession more intriguing, Catz has been elevated to the board of directors with a previously unheard-of title, while founder Larry Ellison continues as chairman of the board and chief technology officer, but with duties that are by no means transparent.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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But their access generally is limited to matters involving the board of directors, not day-to-day management decisions made by company executives.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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As world leaders, business executives, and policy makers prepare to gather for Climate Week NYC's official programming, activists are demanding more aggressive action from those with the greatest economic and political power.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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CrowdStrike executives also had positive things to say about other key metrics such as free cash flow (FCF) margins.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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But in face-to-face meetings, senior Danish military commanders say that neither Russia nor China currently present any significant military threat to Greenland.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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This cannot be a coincidence, a mistake, or the initiative of some lower-level commanders.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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On Sunday, Paul noted that most employers have a code of conduct that could trigger dismissal when employees violate it.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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In many small communities, hospitals are among the largest employers and economic drivers.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Sep. 2025
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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For leaders, balancing these demands with thoughtful stewardship can feel like an impossible task.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The broadcasting chiefs did acknowledge that there were opportunities to partner, including potentially pooling advertising sales houses and sharing technology.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Fourteen fire engines, two battalion chiefs and about 60 personnel responded to the fires, authorities added.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the letter to superintendents, Morath praised the districts for their quick action.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
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Anastasios Kamoutsas, Florida Commissioner of Education, sent a warning to teachers and superintendents in the Sunshine State, on the heels of Turning Point USA co-founder and CEO Charlie Kirk's assassination on Wednesday.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Governors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governors. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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