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Recent Examples of governorship
Virginia has a one-term governorship.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
In more recent years, during Gavin Newsom’s governorship, the state’s housing shortage became a frontline political issue.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Among the small army of prospects who’ve eyed the California governorship, none seemed more qualified than Toni Atkins.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
From the earliest days of his governorship, William professed himself willing to risk his life in His Majesty’s service.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
In more recent years, during Gavin Newsom’s governorship, the state’s housing shortage became a frontline political issue.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Among the small army of prospects who’ve eyed the California governorship, none seemed more qualified than Toni Atkins.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
From the earliest days of his governorship, William professed himself willing to risk his life in His Majesty’s service.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governorship
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First selected as a 20-year-old for the white-ball series against Australia in 2024, his introduction into the England environment was love at first sight for all the management involved.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Austin chef David Bull opened the restaurant at the Crazy Water Hotel in Mineral Wells before that hotel changed management.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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The limited series follows the life of President James Garfield (Michael Shannon), including his unplanned bid for presidency, his brief time as the 20th president of the United States and his assassination at the hands of Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen).—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Chavez died in 2013, at which point Maduro assumed the presidency.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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Baltimore’s consent decree similarly identified major deficiencies in training, including outdated curricula, inconsistent instruction, and inadequate field supervision.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
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Factors like population density, consistent consumer demand, access to kosher supervision, supply chains, and real estate all play a role.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Under Do’s board chairmanship, CalOptima CEO Michael Hunn’s pay was increased by about 50% in 2022 to $841,500 a year.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dingell lost the vote and the chairmanship.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Their huge fortunes are the legitimate wages of superintendence; in the struggle for existence, money is the token of success.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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The era of progressive superintendence ironically began with the spread of disinformation, Buzzfeed’s release of the infamous Trump dossier.—
The Editors,
National Review,
31 Oct. 2022
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The 12 main galleries trace Egypt's history from prehistory through the Greco-Roman era, exploring themes of society, kingship and belief.—
Ayat Al-Tawy,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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While waving away the responsibilities of kingship, Shrek can’t escape the responsibilities of fatherhood, as Fiona’s pregnant.—
Skyler Trepel September 1,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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As the Palisades Fire burned out of control under hurricane-force winds, some residents chose to stay and fight, like Cort Wagner.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later attention turned to flood control after a hurricane in the 1920s caused Lake Okeechobee to overflow, killing thousands.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Massey teaches the superintendency course and the principalship course at the University of Minnesota.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the superintendency reports, continued archaeological investigations will hopefully reveal more about the tomb and the surrounding necropolis, which may illuminate the social history of the ancient Neapolitan community that used it.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 July 2024
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“Governorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governorship. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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