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representative

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






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A representative for Scripps didn’t immediately respond to a message seeking comment.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“To protect maritime safety, we are committed to responsible solutions to get these designated vessels off the water,” the representative said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Mountbatten-Windsor acted as the UK's special representative for international trade and investment until 2011.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

A representative for Bass told The Times that under her leadership, “the City is focused on cutting red tape, expanding support for local businesses, and advancing solutions that address the broader affordability crisis.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

One federal prosecutor demanded that no copy of his report be “handed to any representative of the State of Oklahoma.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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