governor's council
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of governor's council
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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If he wins the November midterm election, Becerra will be the first Latino ever elected to California's governor's office.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
ProPublica asked the governor’s office if Sanders was aware of the calls at the time, and if not, what her message would be to women facing this kind of situation.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Advocates and community groups delivered that petition to the governor's office at the Tennessee capitol on Monday, but Gov Lee announced the following day that Carruthers' execution would go forward as planned.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
But both the governor’s office and the California Legislative Analyst’s Office have warned that those gains may be unsustainable.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Five men were seated around a large oval table in a conference room off the governor’s office in the state capitol.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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