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From the Oklahoman, a story on the governor supporting open transfers in high school sports.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Its members are appointed by the governor, attorney general, legislative leaders, DCF’s top executive and the associations representing cities and counties.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Halfway through the first candidates’ debate in the race for California governor, one thing was clear.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Vonn broke her left leg and needed surgery to stabilize the injury, according to Luca Zaia, the regional governor.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Its members are appointed by the governor, attorney general, legislative leaders, DCF’s top executive and the associations representing cities and counties.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Halfway through the first candidates’ debate in the race for California governor, one thing was clear.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Vonn broke her left leg and needed surgery to stabilize the injury, according to Luca Zaia, the regional governor.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governor
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Skolnick, 41, who has had a long career as an athletic administrator, played a key role in Delaware’s move to FBS football.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Stakeholder dashboards present performance and financial information in clear, accessible formats, supporting alignment among animal services teams, administrators, and partners.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Repossession data for 2025 is not available, but an executive from an industry trade group previously told CNN that repo volumes are close to Great Recession levels.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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In between explaining the Capex increase, executives on Wednesday's call played up AI wins from the quarter.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Treatment was largely ad hoc and depended to a considerable degree on individual commanders, but customarily prisoners would be exchanged or placed on parole—granted their freedom but required by oath not to return to military action.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Tom Homan, the administration’s border czar, was sent in to replace Greg Bovino, the controversial on-the-ground commander who critics say fueled conflict.—
Alicia Diaz,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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If the director and board both agree the investigation showed police policy was violated, the Cincinnati city manager will make a final decision regarding punishment, if warranted.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Directors Guild honor is a key indicator of success in the best director category at the Academy Awards on March 15.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jim Vondruska | Getty Images One major battle for American is at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, where United CEO Scott Kirby, whom American fired in 2016, has vowed to keep his old employer at bay.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Williams, 40, faces a whisper campaign of criticism for communication lapses, meddling in police operations, and filling jobs with former colleagues from her previous employer, Miami Beach.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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In December, a Russian general was killed in a car bombing in Moscow, with officials also pointing the finger at Ukraine.—
CNN's Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Incumbent Dyer Town Council member Annette Ludwig, R-5, will face Mike Wargo in the primary, with the winner facing Democrat Taylor Gibson in the general.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The report was filed in April 2020, and the chief’s name was revealed to be Michael Reiter years later.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite the long history of elite WTA players mastering the art of the moonball, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber chief among them, sending tennis balls into the atmosphere still draws out the sport’s eternal, often cursed relationship between style and ethics.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The school’s superintendent, Ken Floyd, said the shooter had been identified, but the identity would not be released at this time, reported the Associated Press.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new superintendent will face challenges including new graduation requirements and budget constraints.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Governor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governor. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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