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congressman

[kong-gris-muhn] / ˈkɒŋ grɪs mən /


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Republican congressman Zach Nunn wrote on X that he was "heartened by the ceasefire."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

In 2014, Bolsonaro, then just a congressman, spit on a bust of Paiva erected to honor his memory during the coup’s 50th anniversary in Congress.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

But like the former congressman, Talarico has an extra “it” factor on the stump and in interviews.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

A lawyer for Aviles told CBS in a recent interview that Santos-Aviles' mental health sharply declined following the end of her alleged relationship with the congressman.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Big Ma couldn’t believe the people in New York voted Shirley Chisholm in as their congressman.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia