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representative

[rep-ri-zen-tuh-tiv] / ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛn tə tɪv /






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He responded by telling the representative that he doesn’t own the rights to his prior work—and he doesn’t even have access to the materials being requested.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A Walmart representative told MarketWatch the membership-fee increase would allow Sam’s Club to invest in new products, as well as its Member’s Mark store brand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

“Megan is incredibly grateful for the prayers and well-wishes from her supporters,” her representative said in a statement, “and is looking forward to resuming her role as Zidler on Moulin Rouge on Thursday.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Musical, in New York on Tuesday night, her representative has confirmed.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It little resembles the representative democracy we recognize today, so it’s worth making a brief sketch of how it worked.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith