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representative

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






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The U.S. representative says, “I am asking you to trust us, Pierre. Because our nations go back, and because for all our theatrics we are a good people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"Harvey is relieved by today's outcome," Juda S Engelmayer, a representative for Weinstein, said in a statement.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

A representative for Zimmerman emailed The Times a statement on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Former president John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg lost his bid to replace longtime representative Jerry Nadler, who is retiring.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

The State Department representative informed me that I didn’t have to give her an answer right away and could get back to them in a couple of days.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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