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House of Lords

NOUN
upper house
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MPs approved the bill at third reading by 411 votes to 102, majority 309, and it will undergo further scrutiny in the House of Lords at a later date.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

But the House of Lords environment committee said their sale should be restricted, adding widespread use posed a potential threat to natural ecosystems.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

The U.K. has an upper chamber called the House of Lords, which looked a lot different in the past.

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

The House of Lords used to be an equal power.

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

The death of 600 birds on a single estate in Norfolk was reported to the House of Lords, and 100 pheasants died on a farm in North Essex.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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