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representative

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






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Murphy’s fellow representative, Democrat Zac Ista, told ProPublica he hadn’t been able to make a dent in this legislature.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s why he once oversaw the men’s and women’s programs at Cal Poly Pomona, served as an athlete representative on U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A representative for Sanders could not be immediately reached for comment.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A representative for Cboe said the exchange didn’t view perpetual futures as a threat to its business.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

If you don’t know, there’s always an alternative, like head instead of chairman, press officer instead of spokesman, firefighter instead of fireman, representative instead of congressman, and so on.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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