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Recent Examples of governors
And Texas governors do not have a cabinet in the traditional sense, so agencies such as the Agriculture Department, the Comptroller's Office and the Attorney General's Office are run by people elected by voters and not necessarily by whomever the governor might prefer.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
That has been the tradition of Jersey governors going back decades, with the New York governor picking the executive director (as Hochul has selected Kathryn Garcia, who was our first choice for NYC mayor in 2021 and if the voters had heeded us, would be starting her second term in City Hall).
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Despite the poor fiscal policy scores for the governors, Edwards expressed confidence that a governor would be better than someone already ensconced in Washington.
—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
John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
That has been the tradition of Jersey governors going back decades, with the New York governor picking the executive director (as Hochul has selected Kathryn Garcia, who was our first choice for NYC mayor in 2021 and if the voters had heeded us, would be starting her second term in City Hall).
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Despite the poor fiscal policy scores for the governors, Edwards expressed confidence that a governor would be better than someone already ensconced in Washington.
—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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The campus remains under lockdown as administrators and law enforcement follow protocol to clear the campus room by room.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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The committee plans to communicate with administrators and staff directly, including the Skokie Park District and Skokie Public Library’s youth and team resource programs.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Far from merely giving orders, directors are participants in a social reality in which the most important results aren’t the naked-eye ones of deeds achieved but the magic infinitesimal moments that expand into big-screen spectacles.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Famously outspoken with directors, Duvall frequently clashed with Beresford on set while pushing for a more improvisational approach.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Analysts and tech executives have warned that the memory shortage will persist well into next year.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, many technology executives broke with industry norms and openly backed Trump in 2024.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Still, a succession struggle inside CJNG has begun, with regional cartel commanders battling for power and control.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The result is the ability to make disparate robotic systems work together and provide commanders with a universal command interface for controlling a heterogeneous fleet of drones.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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Despite these challenges, the recruiter warned employers against fighting fire with fire.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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So did high-society subdivisions, resorts, apartment buildings, and clubs—and, even more consequentially, prestigious employers like banks, industrial corporations, law firms, universities, museums, and publishing houses.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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City leaders in El Cajon shot down an initial proposal that would have allowed up to four marijuana dispensaries in the city.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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With nine prominent Democrats in the field, this has led to concerns among party leaders that the Democratic candidates may splinter the vote and the two Republicans could advance to the November ballot.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Everyone—from bankers to studio chiefs—will keep guessing what counts as market power when the biggest player in streaming never had to test its limits in court.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Since its inception 35 years ago, Sony Pictures Classics — under the uncommonly consistent stewardship of co-chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard — has been a bastion of socially minded cinema on the global stage.—
Karen Kramer,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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First-year superintendents include Stephen Bournes in East Chicago, Matthew Hicks in Munster, Leigh Barnes in Union Township, and Paige McNulty in Tri-Township.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The superintendents' pleas come as school districts have struggled with funding issues and declining enrollment statewide, causing many to cut costs and slow hiring.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Governors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governors. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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