congressman

Example Sentences

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But Mr. MacIntosh, a former Hoosier congressman, seized the opportunity to repair his standing with the president.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

A former Oklahoma congressman named Dave McCurdy said that Muslim fundamentalists had been convening in the area.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Influential forces in Sacramento had begun coalescing behind the then-Bay Area congressman, including some consultants and advisors close to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

As a result, Congress opened an ethics inquiry, and lawmakers were considering expelling the congressman.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He thought he might tell Miss Edmunds later that Leslie was a personal friend of a real congressman.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson