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representative

[rep-ri-zen-tuh-tiv] / ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛn tə tɪv /






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A legal representative for Thornton, 61, did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

However, the Back Heathrow campaign pushed back against the councils, claiming their opposition was "not representative" of local residents.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

"No one could escape, it was so sudden," said Nimsang Gurung, a sales representative with the company.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Huskeys generates annual contract revenue in a six-figure dollar range, which gives investors an indication of recurring subscription revenue over 12 months, according to a company representative.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

“Holy smokes!” a representative from the National Forest headquarters said when he first stepped into the room of reporters.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

The authority is led by a DPS official and six governor-appointed board members — two from law enforcement, two from the insurance industry and two consumer representatives.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

Berta used his strong relationship with Guimaraes' representatives to facilitate Arsenal's move, hence why Newcastle maintained they had had no direct contact from the London club until days before his move was completed.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

The first kernel of a potential agreement emerged that evening, when the CEO met with key representatives of the supervisory-board factions, according to a person with knowledge of the events.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

"Workers' representatives, together with the state of Lower Saxony, have once again taken responsibility and prevented a dangerous escalation of the conflict," they said.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

North Vietnam demanded that the government of South Vietnam be replaced by one that included representatives of the Viet Cong.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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