governor's council
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of governor's council
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The governor's council was "pressured heavily" by North Star, Reinhart said, though the proposal faced pushback from disability rights advocates.
From Salon • Dec. 5, 2022
The governor’s council was “pressured heavily” by North Star, Reinhart said, though the proposal faced pushback from disability rights advocates.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2022
Fees collected by internet customers who’ve paid to deactivate the digital block would be relayed to the state and allocated toward the governor’s council on human trafficking, according to the bill.
From Washington Times • Mar. 7, 2018
Chiles was a merchant and served in the House of Burgesses and on the royal governor’s council.
From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2016
"Your good health and fortune are the toast of every table," wrote his early friend, Colonel Fairfax, at that time a member of the governor's council.
From Life of George Washington — Volume 01 by Irving, Washington
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