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representatives

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1. Popularly elected officials who serve in state legislatures and in the House of Representatives in Congress. Representing the local districts from which they are elected, representatives support the interests of their constituents by proposing bills and programs. Elected for two-year terms, representatives in Congress must be sensitive to their constituents' concerns in order to be reelected.

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In July, the CEO came to a deal with the company’s union representatives that more than doubled job losses at the company to around 9,000 by 2035, or around a fifth of the total workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The school then said, after meeting with 50 "pupil representatives", that the policy would only apply to pupils on stage three of the school's behaviour policy or persistent late attenders.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The difference in tariff rates, along with the extensive red tape involved in tracing U.S.-made components, has led some firms to shift production from North America to Asia, representatives from automakers told the negotiators.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The winners will be chosen by representatives of the Ealing Beaver Project and the mayor of London's office.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

It was enough that these representatives of official Durham confided in him.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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