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representative

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






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“This looting is not only a national tragedy for Sudan, but also a loss for humanity,” said Unesco’s representative in Sudan, Ahmed Junaid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

A representative of China's US embassy in Washington DC said its development was "the result of its own dedication and effort as well as international cooperation".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez’s press secretary, Karla Santillan, told Salon in an email that the representative was “personally following up on her question line regarding systemic fraud in the Medicare Advantage Program.”

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

"We are at a critical early phase of establishing the GSF," said Jack Christofides, the special representative for the Gang Suppression Force, told the UN Security Council.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Mom kept all her notes from every bank teller and embassy representative and African expert she talked to on a yellow legal pad.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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