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congressional

[kuhn-gresh-uh-nl, kuhng-] / kənˈgrɛʃ ə nl, kəŋ- /


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Republican James Gallagher, who recently won a congressional seat, used them to fund computers for schools while he was in the state Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

A congressional review in 1952 found that hundreds had been frauds.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

David Koepp, who wrote the screenplay based on an original story by Spielberg, referenced real-life congressional testimony and reports from Project Blue Book, an Air Force program which investigated UFOs that was disbanded in 1969.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Skepticism remains over permanent toll-free passage in the Strait of Hormuz, congressional sanctions oversight, and Israel’s compliance.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

After dinner, an aide reminded Kennedy that it was time to dress for the White House’s congressional reception that evening.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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