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lobbyist

[lob-ee-ist] / ˈlɒb i ɪst /
NOUN
special interest representative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activist
STRONG
powerbroker
WEAK
influence peddler mover and shaker person of influence pressure group

Example Sentences

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At the committee hearing, Edison’s lobbyist did not say why the company was opposed to the bill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

His guest, conservative lawyer and lobbyist Mike Davis, agreed.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Slater’s departure was applauded by some, including Mike Davis, a conservative activist and lobbyist who had represented Hewlett Packard in antitrust negotiations.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Arden Strategies, owned by MP turned lobbyist Jim Murphy, is hosting a "Future of Tech Summit" in London in July claiming attendees will be able to watch a "fireside chat" with Science Secretary Liz Kendall.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

One was a lawyer and lobbyist from the state capital of Columbus.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell