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cosponsor

American  
[koh-spon-ser] / koʊˈspɒn sər /

noun

  1. a joint sponsor, as of a legislative bill.


verb (used with object)

  1. to act as cosponsor for.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of cosponsor

co- + sponsor

Example Sentences

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“It gives us funding for several years to solve problems,” said Rep. Nathan Small of Las Cruces, a cosponsor of the initiative.

From Seattle Times Feb. 10, 2024

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, a former cosponsor of the bill who won her election in 2020 by six votes, has also stayed off the latest version.

From New York Times Jan. 12, 2024

Scott, who is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and an original cosponsor of the bill, received $3,700 from SVB's PAC.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2023

I am happy to cosponsor this important legislation.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 5, 2023

Additionally, Mr. Cawthorn urged Mrs. Pelosi to cosponsor a resolution he offered condemning “political violence in all forms.”

From Washington Times Sep. 2, 2021

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