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Recent Examples of governorship The governorship was also open in 2010, and as is so often the case in this state, that marquee race seized the attention of the media and public, relegating the race for attorney general to the inside pages of newspapers and the dirt-track political circuit. —
Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 Statewide, aside from the governorship held by Ron DeSantis for nearly two terms, Republicans control both chambers of the state legislature, and all seven seats of the state supreme court. —Philip Wang, Time, 1 Apr. 2026 That is why, after the governorship, the Secretary of State’s office is the most important in California. —John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026 The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide. —Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for governorship
Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 Statewide, aside from the governorship held by Ron DeSantis for nearly two terms, Republicans control both chambers of the state legislature, and all seven seats of the state supreme court. —Philip Wang, Time, 1 Apr. 2026 That is why, after the governorship, the Secretary of State’s office is the most important in California. —John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026 The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide. —Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for governorship
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John McCann, the incumbent mayor of Chula Vista who owns a real estate and property management company, is seeking another term in office, running on a record of economic development, public safety and neighborhood investment.— Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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County officials said the move was intended to create a more centralized and accountable system, following audits that raised concerns about LAHSA’s financial management.— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Morin The White House Correspondents Association, a nonprofit member organization of journalists who cover the presidency, hosts an annual dinner each year that brings together members of the press, lawmakers and celebrities.— Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
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Well over a year removed from his presidency, the Biden hangover lingers.— Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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The group says Ensign misled courts, disobeyed court orders and failed to intervene when lawyers under his supervision engaged in misconduct.— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
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His fingerprints are all over the modern sport — from the development and implementation of the Next Gen car, to the supervision of going to new tracks (and revitalizing old ones) and more.— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
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Warsh would take the chairmanship at a complicated time, given that a spike in gas prices could keep the central bank from lowering interest rates — a move that Trump has been adamant on.— Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Not one Democrat has had their vice chairmanship stripped away.— John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
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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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Besides being a record of events, the work is a crafty portrayal of kingship, presenting Akbar in an adulatory tone, as an exemplary and divinely favored ruler.— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
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In the ancient kingship tradition, endangering the empire would cause a king to lose his farr.— Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
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Tyson is an explosive separator with acrobatic body control.— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
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But Saugus responded with six runs in the bottom of the third inning to grab firm control of the contest.— Matt Wagner, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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The fallout In the aftermath of the UFT’s formal notice, a letter campaign was launched that asked Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels not to appoint Lynch-Reyes to the permanent superintendency.— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 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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“Governorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/governorship. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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