congressperson

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“There would be no sleepy chicken behind a congressperson if the news media didn’t perpetuate the notion that it exists. It doesn’t exist, but it creates a fear factor.”

From Washington Post

She says that as a Democratic congressperson who flipped a red seat blue, she’s uniquely positioned to take on this bigger fight, overhauling the immigration system completely.

From Slate

In a lightly populated state such as Wyoming or Montana, with just a lone House member or two, “you’re a big deal as a congressperson,” said Bill Carrick, a longtime Feinstein strategist.

From Los Angeles Times

Former California congressperson Jackie Speier called the agency "fundamentally broken" in the aftermath of a 2010 natural gas pipeline explosion in her state.

From Salon

Members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors each represent well over a million more residents than a congressperson.

From Los Angeles Times