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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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Bill cosponsor Rep. Matthew McQueen of Galisteo urged colleagues to rally behind the bill, warning that a downturn in the industry could saddle the state with immense liabilities for orphaned wells.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 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

Mr. Santos is listed as a cosponsor of the bill.

From Washington Times ● May 10, 2023

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

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