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congresswoman

[kong-gris-woom-uhn] / ˈkɒŋ grɪsˌwʊm ən /


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The pilot himself seems to regret the low pass that sent beach gear and sand flying, telling his local congresswoman he never intended to buzz the crowd.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

When the congresswoman told O’Handley that Vance would get the nod instead, he placed a winning bet on Polymarket, the person said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

The former Orange County congresswoman and whiteboard wizard was making her second try for statewide office after a failed 2024 bid for U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

As a congresswoman, Gabbard had in particular expressed opposition to going to war against Iran.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

Former congresswoman Constance A. Morella recalled, “That glass ceiling is being shattered.”

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

In the 2010s, her watercolor portraits of U.S. congresswomen went viral for their commentary on political portraiture and the “power suit.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

Semafor, which previously reported the cost of the new pins, said that some congresswomen had complained that the bale on the old pins was too small and did not fit on thicker chains.

From New York Times Jan. 12, 2024

The conservative congresswomen defended their legislation in a joint press statement Thursday.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2023

Major gains were made in representation, with the country electing its first Native American and Muslim congresswomen.

From BBC Oct. 18, 2022

And the message sent by the chunky jewelry and high necklines adorning the congresswomen at the hearings was clear: These gals mean business!

From Slate Jul. 28, 2022




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