governor
noun
the executive head of a state in the U.S.
governors
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pluralof governor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But nothing should deter governors from opting in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
While the presidential election is in the spotlight, Brazil's nearly 160 million registered voters are also electing lawmakers, governors, and some senators.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
Barabak: Pressed on how much housing California would build under his administration, Hilton demurred, saying there have been too many “top-down targets” previous governors have failed to meet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Former prison governor John Podmore said it was "fundamentally unfair" governors were having to deal with a penal crisis they didn't create.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The suffragists started their state ratification campaigns by reaching out to governors and urging them to consider the amendment.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
