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senator

[sen-uh-ter] / ˈsɛn ə tər /
NOUN
statesperson
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Republican senator Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, said congressional oversight is needed to "kick the tires."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“It seems like some of these organizations,” said Cleary, the state senator, “are at risk of becoming casinos with a secondary nonprofit aim.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A spokeswoman for the senator said Kelly also spoke to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who was already aware of the case.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

These days, being a limelight-seeking senator, swing-state governor, or New York City real estate developer who used to host a reality TV show can do the trick.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He was the only senator in the room.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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