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gov.

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. governor.

  2. government.

Gov. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. governor.

Gov. 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. governor

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gov 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. a US government organization

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“U.S. gov. employees have been instructed to avoid the area until further notice,” according to the statement, which did not describe the nature of the protest.

From Washington Times • Oct. 14, 2022

"Inaleinable rights"; gov. power = people power; Parliament ≠ American people; lots of grievances!

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2017

The federal deficit measures the net flow of money from the federal gov. to people, businesses and state & local govs.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2016

Just made mean comments at gov. brownback and told him he sucked, in person ...

From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2011

I’ve got to face the gov., and have another dose.

From Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East by Overend, William Heysham

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