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senate

[sen-it] / ˈsɛn ɪt /






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Julianus was abandoned by his supporters and condemned to death by the senate before Severus even entered the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The bill still needs to pass the state senate and be approved by Gov. Bob Ferguson to become law.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

It still needs senate approval to become law.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

After a tenure in the senate that was defined by scandal, Miller was not invited by party leadership to run for her seat again.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

The speaker of the senate, Samuel Powel, sought to reassure his fellow legislators by getting Dr. Rush’s advice on how to avoid the disease.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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